Vocabulary Unit 5 Definitions

remiss

failing in what duty requires. -Adjective. For example: "it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information."

clemency

mercy; forgiveness; mildness.-Noun. -noun. For example: mercy; lenience. "an appeal for clemency." synonyms: mercy, mercifulness

plod

verb: 1. walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps. For example: "we plodded back up the hill." synonyms:trudge, walk heavily. -noun: 2.a slow, heavy walk. "he settled down to a steady plod."

altruistic

-Adjective: showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others. For example: "it was an entirely altruistic act." synonyms:unselfish, selfless.

diffident

-Adjective: modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. For example: "a diffident youth." synonyms:shy, bashful, modest, self-effacing.

infallible

-adjective: 1)incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. For example: "doctors are not infallible." "an infallible sense of timing." 2)never failing; always effective. "infallible cures" synonyms:unfailing, unerring, guaranteed,

facile

-adjective: 1. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. synonyms:simplistic, superficial. 2. (especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless. For example: "a facile victory" synonyms:effortless, easy, undemanding.

indomitable

-adjective: impossible to subdue or defeat. For example: "a woman of indomitable spirit" synonyms:invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable.

repose

-noun: 1.a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility. For example: "in repose her face looked relaxed." synonyms:rest, relaxation. -verb: 1.be lying, situated, or kept in a particular place. "the diamond now reposes in the Louvre." synonyms:lie, rest

discrepancy

-noun: a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts. For example: "there's a discrepancy between your account and his." synonyms:difference, disparity, variance.

embark

-verb: proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers. For example: "he embarked for India in 1817." synonyms:board ship, go on board.

pungent

1) sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell. -Adjective. For example: "the pungent smell of frying onions" synonyms: strong, powerful. 2) (of comment, criticism, or humor) having a sharp and caustic quality. For example: biting, cutting.

chivalrous

1. Having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. 2. Considerate and courteous to women; gallant. 3. Gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.-Adjective.

assent

Noun: the expression of approval or agreement. For example: "a loud murmur of assent." Verb: agreement with a statement or proposal to do something. For example: "Roosevelt assented to the agreement."

benefactor

a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. -Noun. synonyms:patron, supporter.

dearth

an insufficient quantity or number. -Noun. For example: There is a dearth of good engineers.