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Unit 5
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Unit 5
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Language - English
10th Grade
12/15/2011

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Term
altruistic
(adj)
Definition
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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assent
(v) (n)
Definition
(v) to express agreement
(n) agreement
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benefactor
(n)
Definition
one who does good to others
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chivalrous
(adj)
Definition
marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly
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clemency
(n)
Definition
mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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dearth
(n)
Definition
a lack, scarsity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
(adj)
Definition
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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discrepancy
(n)
Definition
a difference; a lack of agreement
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embark
(v)
Definition
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile
(adj)
Definition
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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indomitable
(adj)
Definition
unconquerable, refusing to yield
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infallible
(adj)
Definition
free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod
(v)
Definition
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
(adj)
Definition
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
(adj)
Definition
neglectful in performance of one's duties, careless
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repose
(v) (n)
Definition
(v) to rest; lie; place
(n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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temerity
(n)
Definition
rashness, boldness
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truculent
(adj)
Definition
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive, scathingly harsh
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unfeigned
(adj)
Definition
sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
(adj)
Definition
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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