| A | B |
|---|
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others |
| assent | (v.) 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 |
| embark | to go abroad; to make a start; invest |
| facile | easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yeild |
| infallible | free from error; absolutely dependable |
| 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 |
| repose | (v.) to rest;lie;place (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | fierce and cruel; aggressive, deadly; destructive; scathingly harsh |
| unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |
