| A | B |
|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| to assent | to express agreement; (n.) agreement |
| benefactor | one who does good to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
| clemency | mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
| diffident | shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| discrepancy | a difference; a lack of agreement |
| to embark | to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
| facile | easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but NOT sincerely felt |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| infallible | free from error; absolutely dependable |
| to plod | to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
| pungent | causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
| remiss | neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
| to repose | to rest; lie; place (n.) relaation; peace of mind |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | fierce & cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
| unfeigned | sincere, real, w/o pretense |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; ful of malice; spiteful |
