English 10 Unit 5 Vocabulary Synonyms
truculent
brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic
embark
commence, launch, begin, board
assent
concur, consent, accede
discrepancy
disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
plod
lumber, trudge
remiss
negligent, lax, slack
indomitable
unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
chivalrous
gallant. civil, valiant
unfeigned
genuine, heartfelt
dearth
insufficiency, want, paucity
clemency
leniency, forbearance, gentleness
benefactor
patron, humanitarian
temerity
recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery
altruistic
selfless
pungent
sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy
repose
sleep tranquility, respite
diffident
timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
infallible
unerring, certain
virulent
venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful
facile
effortless, assured, poised, specious