| A | B |
| 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, courtesy, courage; knightly |
| clemency | (n) mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness |
| dearth | (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; famine |
| diffident | (adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest; reserved |
| discrepancy | (n) a difference; a lack of agreement |
| embark | (v) to go aboard; to start a journey or adventure |
| facile | (adj) effortless; easy |
| indomitable | (adj) unconquerable; refusing to yield or give in |
| infallible | (adj)never make a mistake; free from error |
| plod | (v) to walk heavily or slowly; traipse |
| pungent | (adj) particular smell causing sharp sensation |
| remiss | (adj) careless; neglectful in performance of one's duty |
| repose | (v) to rest or lie in place; relax |
| temerity | (n) rashness; boldness |
| truculent | (adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly; destructive |
| unfeigned | (adj) sincere, real |
| virulent | (adj) extremely poisonous; spiteful |