English Vocab 5 Flashcards

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Altruistic

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Unselfish, Concerned with the welfare of others

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2
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Assent

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To express agreement

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3
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Benefactor

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One who does good to others

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4
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Chivalrous

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Marked my honor, courtesy, and courage

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5
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Clemency

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Mercy, Humaneness

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6
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Dearth

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A lack, Scarcity, Inadequate supply

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7
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Diffident

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Shy, Lacking self-confidence

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8
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Discrepancy

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A Difference; Lack of agreement

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9
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Embark

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To go aboard; To make a start

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10
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Facile

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Easily done or attained; Easily shown but not sincerely felt

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11
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Indomitable

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Inconquerable, Refusing to yield

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12
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Infallible

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Free from error
(Not Wrong)

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13
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Plod

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To walk heavily or slowly

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14
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Pungent

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Causing a sharp sensation

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15
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Remiss

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Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, Careless

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16
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Repose

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Relaxation, Peace of mind, Calmness

17
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Temerity

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Rashness, Boldness

18
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Truculent

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Fierce and cruel; Aggressive

19
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Unfeigned

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Sincere, real, Without pretense

20
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Virulent

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Extremely poisonous; Full of malice; Spiteful