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Altruistic (adj.)
Most people support ____________ programs to help the less fortunate of this world. |
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Definition
Unselfish , concerend with the welfare of others
Synonmys:
Selfless
Antonyms:
Selfish, self-centered |
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assent (v.) (n.)
workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to __________ to their demands.
Romeo and Juliet knew that they would never gain their feuding families' _____________ too marriage |
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Definition
To express agreement; agreement
Synonyms:
concur, consent, accede
Antonyms:
disagree, disent, differ |
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benefactor (n.)
Without the help of many _____________ most charities would be unable to carry out their work. |
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Definition
One who does good to others
Synonyms:
patron, humanitarian
Antonyms:
misanthrope, malefactor |
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chivalrous (adj.)
In today's busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a ____________ act is admired by all |
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Definition
Marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly
Synonyms:
gallant, civil, valianat
Antonyms:
crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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Clemency (n.)
Many judges are willing to show ___________ to first offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing |
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Definition
Mercy, humanness; mildness, moderateness
Synonyms:
Leniency, forbearance, gentleness
Antonyms:
Harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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Dearth (n.)
An employer may complain of a ______ ofqualified applicants for avaiable jobs. |
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Definition
A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
Synonyms:
Insufficiency, want, paucity
Antonyms:
Surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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Diffident (adj.)
Many a ___________ suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival. |
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Definition
Shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
Synonyms:
Timid, bashful, un assertive, withdrawn
Antonyms:
Bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty |
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Discrepency (n.)
_____________ in the testimony of witness to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial. |
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Definition
A difference or lack of agreement
Synonyms:
Disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
Antonyms:
Agreement, converge, consistency |
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Embark (v.)
Columbous spent years raising money before he was able to __________ on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.
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Definition
To go aboard; make a start; to invest
Synonyms:
Commence, launch, begin, board |
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Facile (adj.)
Writing is a __________ process for some authors but a laborious task for others. |
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Definition
Easily done or attained; superficial, ready fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
Synonyms:
Effortless, assured, poised, specious
Antonyms:
Labored, awkward, halting |
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