Vocabulary Unit 5 Definitions
remiss
failing in what duty requires
indomitable
impossible to subdue
infallible
incapable of failure or error
diffident
lacking self-confidence, shy
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
clemency
mercy; forgiveness; mildness
unfeigned
not pretended
benefactor
one who does good to others
embark
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
pungent
sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell
altruistic
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
plod
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
temerity
fearless daring
repose
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
facile
done or achieved with little effort; easy
virulent
extremely poisonous or injurious
discrepancy
a difference; a lack of agreement
truculent
aggressively hostile
assent
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
dearth
an insufficient quantity or number