Unit 5 Set B

Question 1

assent

Answer 1

(v) to express agreement; (n) agreement

Question 2

clemmency

Answer 2

(n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

Question 3

diffident

Answer 3

(adj) shy, lacking self confidence; modest, reserved

Question 4

discrepancy

Answer 4

(n) a difference; a lack of agreement

Question 5

indomitable

Answer 5

(adj) unconquerable, refusing to yield

Question 6

chivalrous

Answer 6

(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

Question 7

plod

Answer 7

(v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

Question 8

remiss

Answer 8

(adj) neglectful in performance or one’s duty, careless

Question 9

temerity

Answer 9

(n) rashness, boldness

Question 10

virulent

Answer 10

(adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful