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10th Grade
01/18/2011

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Term
Altruistic
Definition
Adj. Unselfish
Syn. Selfless
Ant. selfish
Term
Assent
Definition
v.To express agreement N. Agreement
Syn. concour
Ant. disagree
Term
benefactor
Definition
n One who does good to others
Syn. patron
Ant. malefactor
Term
Chivalrous
Definition
Adj. Marked by Honor
Syn. Gallant
Ant. Crude
Term
Clemency
Definition
N mercy
Syn. Gentleness
Ant. Cruel
Term
dearth
Definition
N. Lack
syn. Insufficiency
Ant. surplus
Term
Diffident
Definition
Adj. Shy
Syn. Timid
Ant. Bold
Term
Discrepency
Definition
N. A difference
Syn. Not the same
Ant. Same
Term
Embark
Definition
V. To go on a journey
Syn. Enter
Ant. Disembark
Term
Facile
Definition
Adj. Easily done
Syn. effortless
Ant. labored
Term
Indimitable
Definition
Adj: Unconquerable
syn: unbeatable
ant. Yielding
Term
Infallible
Definition
Adj: Free from error
Syn: perfect
Ant. Imperfect
Term
Plod
Definition
v: to walk heavily
syn: Lumber
ant: Light-footed
Term
Pungent
Definition
adj: causing sharp sensation
syn: Sharp
ant: colorless
Term
Remiss
Definition
Adj: neglectful in performance
syn:Negligent
ant: scrupulous
Term
Repose
Definition
v: to rest N: relaxation
syn: Sleep
Ant: Exertion
Term
Temerity
Definition
N:rashness
Syn: Harshness
Ant: Kindness
Term
Truculent
Definition
Adj: fierce and cruel
syn: brutal
Ant: gentle
Term
Unfeigned
Definition
adj: sincere
Syn: Genuine
Ant: Insincere
Term
Virulent
Definition
Adj: Extremely poisonous
Syn: Venomous
Ant: Innocuous
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