VOCABULARY UNIT 5 Level E
Altruistic
Altruistic (Adj.) Unselfish, concerned about others
ALTRUISTIC Adjective Unselfish Concerned with the well-fare of others. Synonym -selfless
Assent
Assent ( verb, noun) Agreement (noun) To express agreement (verb)
ASSENT Verb - To express agreement Noun Agreement Synonym -accede
Dearth
Dearth (noun) A lack of Insufficient
DEARTH Noun - Lack, scarcity, inadequate supply A famine Synonym - paucity
Diffident
Diffident ( Adj.) Shyness Lacking confidence Timid Bashful
DIFFIDENT Adjective - Shy, lacking self-confidence Modest, reserved Antonym - bold
Embark
Embark (verb) To go aboard To begin Launch
EMBARK Verb - To go aboard - To make a start To invest Synonym - launch
Indomitable
Indomitable (Adj.) Invincible Unbeatable Refusing to yield
INDOMITABLE Adjective - Unconquerable Refusing to yield Synonym
Plod
Plod (verb) To walk heavily, or slowly Trudge
PLOD Verb - To walk heavily or slowly To work slowly Synonym - trudged
Repose
Repose (verb)(noun) To rest, to relax (v.) Relaxation, peace of mind (noun)
REPOSE Verb - To rest, lie, or place Noun - Relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonym - respite
Truculent
Truculent (Adj.) Deadly Brutal, Fierce and cruel
TRUCULENT Adjective - Fierce and cruel - Aggressive - Deadly, destructive Scathingly harsh Synonym - brutal
Virulent
Virulent (Adj.) Extremely poisonous, Dangerous Spiteful Hateful, harmful
VIRULENT Adjective - Extremely poisonous - Full of malice Spiteful Synonym - venomous