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Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn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