Vocabulary Unit 5

Question 0

Remiss

Answer 0

Adjective neglectful in a performance of one’s duty; careless

Question 1

Pungent

Answer 1

Adjective

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging biting

Question 2

Repose

Answer 2

To resist; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 3

Altruistic

Answer 3

Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Question 4

Assent

Answer 4

To express agreement; agreement

Question 5

Benefactor

Answer 5

One who does good to others

Question 6

Chivalrous

Answer 6

Marked by honor, courtesy, encourage; knightly

Question 7

Clemency

Answer 7

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 8

Dearth

Answer 8

Alack, scarcity, in adequate supply; a famine

Question 9

Diffident

Answer 9

Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserve

Question 10

Discrepancy

Answer 10

A difference; a lack of agreement

Question 11

Embark

Answer 11

To go a board; to make a start; to invest

Question 12

Facile

Answer 12

Easily done retained; superficial; ready, fluid; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Question 13

Indomitable

Answer 13

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 14

Infallible

Answer 14

Free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 15

Plod

Answer 15

You are a walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 16

Temerity

Answer 16

Rashness, boldness

Question 17

Truculent

Answer 17

Years and cruel; aggressive; Dudley, destructive; scathingly harsh

Question 18

Unfeigned

Answer 18

Sincere, real, without pretense

Question 19

Virulent

Answer 19

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful