Book E Vocab 5 Games for Book E vocab lesson 5 Tools A B altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others; selfless, rising above personal interests assent (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement; to concur, agree, consent, accede benefactor (n.) one who does good to others; a patron, humanitarian chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly; gallant, civil, valiant clemency (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness; leniency, forbearance, gentleness dearth (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine; an insufficiency, want, paucity diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved; timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn discrepancy (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement; divergence, inconsistency embark (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest; to commence, launch, begin facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent, easily shown bu not sincerely felt; easy, effortless; assured, poised; specious indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield; unbeatable, invincible, unyielding infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable; unerring, certain plod (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly; to lumber, trudge pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting; sharp, spicy, piquant; caustic; racy remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless; negligent, lax, slack repose (v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation; peace of mind, calmness; sleep; tranquility; a respite temerity (n.) rashness, boldness; recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive, scathingly harsh; brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense; genuine, heartfelt virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful; venomous; noxious, baneful; hateful