1. Vocabulary Unit 5 Mrs. Williams English 10/10 B

2. Altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Syn.: selfless, humanitarian Ant.: selfish, self- centered EX: – Most people support altruistic programs to help the less fortunate of this world.

3. Assent (v.) to express agreement, (n.) agreement Syn.: (v.) concur, consent, accede Ant.: (v.) disagree, differ dissent EX: – (v) Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will force management to assent to their demands. – (n) Romeo and Juliet knew they would never gain their families’ assent to marry.

4. Benefactor (n.) one who does good to others Syn.: patron, humanitarian, sponsors Ant.: misanthrope, malefactor, detractor EX: – Without the help of many benefactors, most charities would be unable to carry out their work.

5. Chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Syn.: gallant, civil, valiant Ant.: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish EX: – In today’s busy world, where people are often heedless of others, a chivalrous act is admired by all.

6. Clemency (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Syn.: leniency, forbearance, gentleness Ant.: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility EX: – Many judges are willing to show clemency to first offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing.

7. Diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self- confidence; modest, reserved Syn.: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Ant.: bold, brash, audacious, self- confident, jaunty EX: – Many a diffident suitor has lost his beloved to a bold rival.

8. Discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement Syn.: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Ant.: agreement, convergence, consistency EX: – Discrepancies in the testimony of witnesses to a crime can have a decisive impact on the outcome of a trial.

9. Embark (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Syn.: commence, launch, begin, board, start EX: – Columbus spent years raising money before he was able to embark on his perilous ocean voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.

10. Indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing aid Syn.: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding Surrendering, submissive, yielding EX: – All who hear of the remarkable deeds of Harriet Tubman admire her indomitable courage in the face of grave danger.

11. Infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable Syn.: unerring, certain Ant.: imperfect EX: – Some critics seem convinced that their expert knowledge makes them infallible judges of the quality of an artist’s work.

12. Pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Syn.: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy Ant.: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid EX: – The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with the pungent aroma of onion soup.

13. Remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless Syn.: negligent, lax, slack Ant.: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious EX: – When I am remiss in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.

14. Repose (v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Syn.: (v.) sleep; (n.) tranquility, respite, serenity Ant.: (n.) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado EX: – (v) The mortal remains of thousands of who fell in America’s wars repose in Arlington’s National Cemetery. – (n) After spending all day with others, you may wish for a period of repose before dinner.

15. Temerity (n.) rashness, boldness Syn.: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery, audacity Ant.: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility Example- – Few of his subordinates had the temerity to answer the general back.

16. Unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense Syn.: genuine, heartfelt Ant.: insincere, simulated EX: – The novelist won high praise for her ability to portray the unfeigned emotions of children.