unit 5 vocab

pungent (p∂n' j∂nt)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: causing a sharp sensation, stinging, biting Antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid Synonyms: sharp, spicy, puquant, caustic, racy

facile (fas' ∂l)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: easily done or attained, superficial, ready, fluent, easily shown but not sincerely felt Antonyms: lavored, akward, halting Synonyms: effortless, assuren, poised, specious

infallible (in fal' ∂ b∂l)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: free from error, absolutely dependable Antonyms: imperfect Synonyms: unerring, certain

chivalrous (shiv' ∂l r∂s)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: marked by honor, courtesy, and courage, knightly Antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish Synonyms: gallant, civil, valiant

remiss (rē mis')

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack

diffident (diff ∂ d∂nt)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: shy, lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn

unfeigned (∂n fānd')

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: sincere, real, without pretense Antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt

indomitable (in däm' ∂t ∂ b∂l)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: unconquerable, refusing to yield Antonyms: surrendering, submissive, yielding Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding

altrulstic (al trü is' tik)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Antonyms: selfish, self-centered Synonyms: selfless

truculent (tr∂k' y∂ l∂nt)

Part of Speech: adjective Definition: fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly, destructive, scathingly harsh Antonyms: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening Synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, virtolic

discrepancy (dis krep ∂n sē)

Part of Speech: noun Definition: a difference, a lack of agreement Antonyms: agreement, convergence, consistency Synonyms: disagreement, dicergence

dearth (d∂rth)

Part of Speech: noun Definition: a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine Antonyms: surplus, oversupply, glut abundance Synonyms: insuffciency, want paucity

clemency (klem' ∂n sē)

Part of Speech: noun Definition: mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelity, inflexibility Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness

benefactor (ben' ∂ fak t∂r)

Part of Speech: noun Definition: one who does good to others Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor Synonyms: patron, humanitarian

temerity (t∂ mer' ∂ tē)

Part of Speech: noun Definition: rashness, boldness Antonyms: timidity, fearfullness, diffidence, humility Synonyms: recklessness, follhardiness, effrontery

embark (em bärk')

Part of Speech: verb Definition: to go aboard, to make a start, to invest Antonyms: N/A Synonyms: commence, launch, begin, board

plod (pläd)

Part of Speech: verb Definition: to walk heavily or slowly, to work slowly Antonyms: scamper, skip, prance Synonyms: lumber, trudge

assent (∂ sent')

Part of Speech: verb and noun Definition: to express agreement & agreement Antonyms: disagree, differ, dissent Synonyms: concur, consent, accede

virulent (vir' y∂ l∂nt)

Part of Speech:adjective Definition: extremely poisionous, full of malice, spiteful Antonyms: innocuous, harmless, benign Synonyms: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful

repose (rē pōz)

Part of Speech:verb & noun Definition:to rest, lie, place Antonyms: (n. ) exertion, wakefulness, rumult, bustle, ado Synonyms: sleep & tranquillity, respite