| A | B |
|---|
| altruistic | adj. unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others |
| assent | v. to agree; to give in n. agreement; compliance |
| benefactor | n. a person who supports or helps, especially by giving money |
| chivalrous | adj. considerate and courteous to women |
| clemency | n. mercy or leniency; mildness (of weather) |
| dearth | n. an inadequate supply; scarcity |
| diffident | adj. lacking self-confidence; timid; shy |
| discrepancy | n. a conflict or variation; inconsistency |
| embark | v. to board for a journey; to begin a new project |
| facile | adj. easily done; working with ease; without depth, superficial |
| indomitable | adj. unconquerable; difficult or impossible to defeat |
| infallible | adj. absolutely trustworthy; certain |
| plod | v. to walk heavily; to work slowly and constantly |
| pungent | adj. having a sharp smell or flavor; sharply expressive |
| remiss | adj. negligent, careless; lacking in attention |
| repose | v. to be at rest; to lie dead; n. a state of rest; calmness |
| temerity | n. reckless boldness; rashness |
| truculent | adj. defiantly aggressive or hostile |
| unfeigned | adj. sincere; genuine |
| virulent | adj. extremely poisonous; violently bitter |
