| A | B |
| altruistic | unselfish, concerned with the welfare fo others |
| assent | to express agreement |
| benefactor | one who doesgood to others |
| chivalrous | marked by honor, fairness, courtesy |
| clemency | mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
| dearth | a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply |
| diffident | shy, lacking self-conscious |
| discrepsency | a difference; a lack of agreement |
| embark | to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
| facile | easily done or attained |
| indomitable | unconquerable, refusing to yield |
| 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 | to rest; lie; place (n) relaxation, peace of mind |
| temerity | rashness, boldness |
| truculent | fierce and cruel; agressive; deadly, destructive |
| unfeigned | sincere, real, without pretense |
| virulent | extremely poisonous; full of malice, spite |