| 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, and courage; knightly |
| clemency | (n.) mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness |
| dearth | (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
| diffident | (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
| discrepancy | (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement |
| embark | (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
| facile | (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not necessarily felt |
| indomitable | (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yeild |
| infallible | (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable |
| plod | (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to walk slowly |
| pungent | (adj.) causing a sharp sensation;stinging, biting |
| remiss | (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
| repose | (v.) to rest; lie; place (n.) relaxation; peace of mind |
| temerity | (n.) rashness, boldness |
| truculent | (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
| unfeigned | (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense |
| virulent | (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful |
