English 10 Unit 5 Vocabulary Synonyms

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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timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn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


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