Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Unit 5
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altruistic: (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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discrepancy: (noun) a difference; a lack of agreement
Most people support __________ programs to help the less
fortunate of this world.
__________ in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a
decisive impact on the outcome of a trial.
Syn.: selfless
Ant.: selfish, self-centered
Syn.: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
Ant.: agreement, convergence, consistency
assent: (verb) to express agreement; (noun) agreement
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embark: (verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force
management to _________ to their demands.
Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to
_________ on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage
to the Far East.
Syn.: (verb) concur, consent, accede
Ant.: (verb) disagree, differ, dissent
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benefactor: (noun) one who does good to others
Syn.: commence, launch, begin, board
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facile: (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent;
easily shown but not sincerely felt
Without the help of many __________, most charities would be
unable to carry out their work.
Writing is a __________ process for some authors but a
laborious task for others.
Syn.: patron, humanitarian
Ant.: misanthrope, malefactor
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chivalrous: (adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage;
knightly
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Syn.: effortless, assured, poised, specious
Ant.: labored, awkward, halting
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indomitable: (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
In today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others,
a _________ act is admired by all.
All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire
her __________ courage in the face of grave danger.
Syn.: gallant, civil, valiant
Ant.: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish
Syn.: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
Ant.: surrendering, submissive, yielding
clemency: (noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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infallible: (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
Many judges are willing to show __________ to first offenders
who express regret for their wrongdoing.
Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes
them __________ judges of the quality of an artist's work.
Syn.: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
Ant.: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
Syn.: unerring, certain
Ant.: imperfect
dearth: (noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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plod: (verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
An employer may complain of a __________ of qualified
applicants for available jobs.
After the blizzard, we had to __________ through deep
snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.
Syn.: insufficiency, want, paucity
Ant.: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
Syn.: lumber, trudge
Ant.: scamper, skip, prance
diffident: (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
Many a __________ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival.
Syn.: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
Ant.: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty
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pungent: (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the
__________ aroma of onion soup.
Syn.: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy
Ant.: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid
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remiss: (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
When I am __________ in doing my daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.
Syn.: negligent, lax, slack
Ant.: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
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repose: (verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
The mortal remains of thousands who fell in America's wars __________ in Arlington National Cemetery.
After spending all day with others, you may wish for a period of __________ before dinner.
Syn.: (verb) sleep; (noun) tranquillity, respite
Ant.: (noun) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado
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temerity: (noun) rashness, boldness
Few of his subordinates had the __________ to answer the general back.
Syn.: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
Ant.: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
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truculent: (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
People with __________ dispositions can make life miserable for those who have to work with them.
Syn.: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic
Ant.: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening
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unfeigned: (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
The novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the __________ emotions of children.
Syn.: genuine, heartfelt
Ant.: insincere, simulated, phony
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virulent: (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
The First Amendment protects the right of free speech for everyone, even those with __________ views that are repugnant to most people.
Syn.: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful
Ant.: innocuous, harmless, benign