eVocabulary Vol.5
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- altruistic
- adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
- assent
- v. to express agreement n. agreement
- benefactor
- n. one who does good to others
- chivalrous
- adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
- clemency
- n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
- dearth
- n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
- diffident
- adj. shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
- embark
- v. to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
- facile
- adj. easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
- discrepancy
- a difference; a lack of agreement
- indomitable
- adj. unconquerable, refusing to yield
- infallible
- adj. free from error; absolutely dependable
- plod
- v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
- pungent
- adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
- remiss
- adj. neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
- repose
- v. to rest; lie; place; n. relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
- tamerity
- n. rashness, boldness
- truculent
- adj. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
- unfeigned
- adj. sincere, real, without pretence
- virulent
- adj. extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful