Unit 5

Question 1

Unselfish,concerned with the welfare of others

Answer 1

Altruistic

Question 2

To express agreement; (n.) agreement

Answer 2

Assent

Question 3

One who does good to others

Answer 3

Benefactor

Question 4

Marked by honor,courtesy; knightly

Answer 4

Chivalrous

Question 5

Mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Answer 5

Clemency

Question 6

A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Answer 6

Dearth

Question 7

Shy,lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

Answer 7

Diffident

Question 8

A difference; a lack of agreement

Answer 8

Discrepancy

Question 9

To go aboard; to make a start; to invest

Answer 9

Embark

Question 10

Easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

Answer 10

Facile

Question 11

Unconquerable, refusing to yield

Answer 11

Indomitable

Question 12

Free from error; absolutely dependable

Answer 12

Infallible

Question 13

To walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Answer 13

Plod

Question 14

Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Answer 14

Pungent

Question 15

Neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Answer 15

Remiss

Question 16

To rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Answer 16

Repose

Question 17

Rashness,boldness

Answer 17

Temerity

Question 18

Fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Answer 18

Truculant

Question 19

Sincere, real, without pretense

Answer 19

Unfeigned

Question 20

Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

Answer 20

Virulent