| A | B | 
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| altruistic | (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others | 
| assent | (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement | 
| benefactor | (n.) one who does good to others | 
| chivalrous | (adj.) marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage | 
| clemency | (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness | 
| dearth | (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply | 
| diffident | (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence | 
| discrepancy | (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement | 
| embark | (v.) to go abroad; to make a start | 
| facile | (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial | 
| indomitable | (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield | 
| infallible | (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable | 
| plod | (v.) to trudge, walk heavily | 
| pungent | (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting | 
| remiss | (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless | 
| repose | (v.) to rest; (n.) sleep, relaxation | 
| temerity | (n.) rashness, boldness | 
| truculent | (adk.) fierce and cruel, harsh; aggressive | 
| unfeigned | (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense | 
| virulent | (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful |