Unit 5 Synonyms
assent
Synonyms: (v) concur, consent, accede
repose
Synonyms: (v) sleep; (n) tranquillity, respite
truculent
Synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic
embark
Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board
discrepancy
Synonyms: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
facile
Synonyms: effortless, assured, poised, specious
chivalrous
Synonyms: gallant, civil, valiant
unfeigned
Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt
dearth
Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity
clemency
Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
plod
Synonyms: lumber, trudge
remiss
Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack
benefactor
Synonyms: patron, humanitarian
temerity
Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
altruistic
Synonyms: selfless
pungent
Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy
diffident
Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
indomitable
Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
infallible
Synonyms: unerring, certain
virulent
Synonyms: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful