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Unit 6 English Vocabulary Kravitz
List of words and definitions for unit 6 vocabulary
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| uncanny (adj) | strange: mysterious |
| venial (adj) | pardonable, forgivable |
| altruistic (adj) | selfless |
| assent (v) | to express agreement |
| benefactor (n) | one who does good for others |
| chivalrous (adj) | known for courtesy, honor |
| clemency (n) | mercy, humaneness |
| derth (n) | a lack, scarcity |
| diffident (adj) | shy, modest, lack of self- esteem |
| discrepancy (n) | a lack of agreement |
| embark (v) | to make a start |
| facile(adj) | easily done |
| indomitable (adj) | unconquerable |
| infallible (adj) | free from error |
| plod (v) | to walk slowly, think slowly |
| pungent (adj) | causing a sharp sensation |
| remiss(adj) | careless |
| repose (v) | to rest, lie |
| temerity (n) | boldness |
| truculent (adj) | fierce, cruel |
| unfeigned (adj) | sincere |
| virulent (adj) | toxic, spiteful |
| accede (v) | consent, agree |
| brandish (v) | to wave in a threatening way |
| comprise (v) | to include, made up of |
| deft (adj) | skillful |
| destitute (adj) | poor, impoverished |
| genuine | sincere, unfeigned |
| labor | work |
| benign | favorable, kindly |
| venomous | spiteful, virulent |
| slothful | lazy, slow |
| yield | to give in, consent |
| exceptional | unusual, extraordinary |
| wield | to handle, brandish |
| abundance | extra, more than enough |
| pretense | a false appearance |
| gallant | polite, heroic, chivalrous |
| faltering | uncertain, hesitant |
| ambitious | eager, requiring great effort |
| humility | lack of pride or arrogance |
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English 9R Teachers |
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