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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
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8th Grade
02/18/2014

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Altruistic
is'
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(Adj.) unselfish, unconcerned with the welfare of others
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Assent
sent'
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(V.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
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Benefactor
ben'
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(N.) one who does good to others
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Chivalrous
shiv'
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(Adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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Clemency
klem'
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(N.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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Dearth
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(N.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; famine
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Diffident
Dif'
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(Adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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Discrepancy
Krep'
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(N.) a difference; a lack of agreement
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Embark
Bark'
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(V.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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Facile
Fas'
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(Adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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Indomitable
däm'
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(Adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
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Infallible
Fal'
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(Adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
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Plod
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(V.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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Pungent
pen'
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(Adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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Remiss
mis'
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(Adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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Repose
Poz'
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(V.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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Temerity
Mer'
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(N.) rashness, boldness
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Truculent
Trek'
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(Adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
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Unfeigned
Fand'
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(Adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
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Virulent
Vir'
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(Adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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