Chapter 5

Question 1

Altruistic

Answer 1

adj. unselfish, concerned with welfare of others

Question 2

Assent

Answer 2

v. to express agreement; n. agreement

Question 3

Benefactor

Answer 3

n. one who does good to others

Question 4

Chivalrous

Answer 4

adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knighlty

Question 5

Clemency

Answer 5

n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderatness

Question 6

Dearth

Answer 6

n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

Question 7

Diffident

Answer 7

adj. shy, lacking confidence; modest, reserved

Question 8

Discrepancy

Answer 8

n. a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 9

Embark

Answer 9

v. to go abroad; to make a start, to invest

Question 10

Facile

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Indomitable

Answer 11

adj. unconquerable, refusing to yeild

Question 12

Infallible

Answer 12

adj. free from error; absolutely dependable

Question 13

Plod

Answer 13

v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 14

Pungent

Answer 14

adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

Question 15

Remiss

Answer 15

adj. neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

Question 16

Repose

Answer 16

v. to rest; lie; place; n. relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Question 17

Temerity

Answer 17

n. rashness, boldness

Question 18

Truculent

Answer 18

adj. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive

Question 19

Unfeigned

Answer 19

adj. sincere, real, without pretense

Question 20

Virulent

Answer 20

adj. extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful