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Key Terms
Term
Definition
altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
assent
to express agreement OR agreement
benefactor
one who does good to others
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
clemency
mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness
dearth
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
assent | to express agreement OR agreement |
benefactor | one who does good to others |
chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and courage |
clemency | mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness |
dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine |
diffident | shy, lacking self confidence; modest, reserved |
discrepancy | a difference; a lack of agreement |
embark | to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
facile | easily done or attained; superficial |
indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
infallible | free from error; absolutely dependable |
plod | to walk heavily or slow; to work slowly |
pungent | causing a sharp sensation; stinging or biting |
remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
repose | to rest, lie, place OR relaxation, peace of mind |
temerity | rashness; boldness |
truculent | fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly, scathingly harsh |
unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
virulent | extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful |