vocab unit 5

• Altruistic – (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
• Benefactor – (n.) one who does good for others
• Dearth – (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
• Embark – (v.) to go abroad; to make a start; to invest
• Infallible – (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
• Pungent – (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
• Repose – (v.) to rest; lie; place (n) relaxation, peace of mind calmness
• Truculent – (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
• Unfeigned – (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
• Facile - (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial
• • Assent - (v.) to express agreement (n.) agreement
• • Chivalrous - (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
• • Clemency - (n.) mercy, humanness;
  • mildness, moderateness
• • Diffident - (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
• • Discrepancy - (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement
• • Indominable - (adj.)unconquerable, refusing to yield
• • Plod - (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
• • Remiss - (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty,careless
• • Temerity - (n.) rashness, boldness
• • Virulent - (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful