| A | B |
| altruistic | unselfish; concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | to express agreement; |
| benefactor | one who does good to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and couragee |
| clemency | mercy; humaness, mildness, moderateness |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply |
| diffident | shy, lacking self-confidence |
| discrepancy | a difference, a lack of agreement |
| embark | to go aboard; to make a start |
| facile | easily done or attained; superficial |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| infallible | free from error |
| plod | to walk heavily or slowly |
| pungent | causing a sharp sensation; stinging |
| remiss | neglectful in performance |
| repose | to rest; lie; place |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | firece and cruel; aggressive |
| unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice |