Vocab Unit 5 Altruistic adj unselfish concerned with

Vocab Unit 5

Altruistic �(adj. ) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Assent �(verb) to express agreement �(noun) agreement

Benefactor �(noun) one who does good to others

Chivalrous �(adj. ) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Clemency �(noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Dearth �(noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Diffident �(adj. ) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Discrepancy �(noun) a difference; a lack of agreement

Embark �(verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Facile �(adj. ) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Indomitable �(adj. ) unconquerable, refusing to yield

Infallible �(adj. ) free from error; absolutely dependable

Plod �(verb) 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 �(verb) to rest; lie; place �(noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Temerity �(noun) 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