VOCAB UNIT 5
LEVEL E
altruistic
• (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the
welfare of others
assent
• (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
benefactor
• (n): One who does good to others,
humanitarian
chivalrous
• (Adj.): Marked by honor, courtesy, and
courage; gallant
clemency
• (Noun): Leniency or mercy
dearth
• A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
diffident
• (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence
discrepancy
• (Noun): a difference; lack of agreement
embark
• (v.) to go aboard; to make a start
facile
• (Adj.): effortless; superficial; easily
shown but not sincerely felt
indomitable
• (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
infallible
• (Adj.): error free, absolutely dependable
plod
• (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
pungent
• (Adj.) Causing a sharp sensation,
biting, stinging
remiss
• (Adj.): neglectful in performance of
one’s duties
repose
• (v.) to rest; lie; (n.) relaxation, peace of
mind, calmness
temerity
• (Noun): rashness, boldness
truculent
• (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly,
destructive
unfeigned
• (Adj.): sincere, real, without pretense
virulent
• (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice;
spiteful