Vocab E Unit 5 all pictures shamelessly lifted from Google Altruistic Adj unselfish concerned with the welfare of others Synonyms charitable benevolent generous Antonyms stingy selfish The volunteers who deliver food to homeless every weekend are truly ID: 761156
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Vocab EUnit 5 all pictures shamelessly lifted from Google
Altruistic (Adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Synonyms: charitable, benevolent, generous Antonyms: stingy, selfish The volunteers who deliver food to homeless every weekend are truly altruistic .
Assent (Verb & Noun) (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement Synonyms: consent, acceptance Antonyms: disagreement, veto He gave me his assent, politely agreeing to everything I suggested.
Benefactor (Noun) one who does good to others Synonyms: contributor, supporter, sponsor Antonyms: opponent There are many benefactors who help support the Red Cross.
Chivalrous (Adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Synonyms: courteous, polite, manly Antonyms: afraid, cowardly Sir Galahad was the most chivalrous of the Knights of the Round Table.
Clemency (Noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Synonyms: compassion, charity, grace Antonyms: cruelty, no mercy The appearance of a dove is typically seen as a sign of clemency or mercy.
Dearth (Noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine Synonyms: absence, shortage Antonyms: abundance, plentyA dearth of rainfall left the ground cracked and brittle.
Diffident (Adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved Synonyms: bashful, meek, timid Antonyms: aggressive, brave The diffident little girl hid behind the door so she would not be seen.
Discrepancy (Noun) a difference; a lack of agreement Synonyms: error, inconsistency Antonyms: agreement, likeness These skates were specifically made for a child with a discrepancy in leg length.
Embark (Verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Synonyms: commence, enter, launch Antonyms: cease, end Make arrangements for your pets before you embark on a long journey.
Facile (Adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt Synonyms: effortless, obvious, “child’s play” Antonyms: difficult, laborious The problem needs more than just a facile solution.
Indomitable (Adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield Synonyms: invincible, stubborn Antonyms: flexible, willing Gandhi’s indomitable spirit inspired millions of people worldwide.
Infallible (Adj.) free from error, absolutely dependable Synonyms: flawless, foolproof, exact Antonyms: faulty, imperfectThe gymnast received tens for her infallible routine.
Plod (Verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly Synonyms: slog, trudge, drag Antonyms: tiptoe, breezeElephants are so big and heavy, they usually only manage to plod along.
Pungent (Adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging or biting Synonyms: bitter, sharp, sour Antonyms: dull, bland, pleasant The skunk emitted a pungent odor.
Remiss (Adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty; careless Synonyms: lazy, sloppy, tardy Antonyms: careful, thoughtful I would be remiss if I did not check your progress in vocabulary at least once a week.
Repose (Verb & Noun) (v) to rest; lie; place; (n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonyms: inactivity, peace Antonyms: agitation, disturbanceDogs should have their own pet bed; they should not lie in repose on my pillow!
Temerity (Noun) rashness, boldness Synonyms: impulsiveness, daring Antonyms: carefulness, cautionAfter a long, harsh winter with very little to eat, the tiny field mouse had the temerity to venture outside of his burrow.
Truculent (Adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh Synonyms: abusive, fierce Antonyms: gentle, tameHockey is a rough sport, and some of the players are known for their truculent attitude.
Unfeigned (Adj.) sincere, real, without pretense Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt, honest Antonyms: insincere, pretendedIt isn’t very often a politician delivers an unfeigned speech.
Virulent (Adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Synonyms: deadly, destructive, harmful Antonyms: helpful, gentle, wholesomeOne of the few things in life that are more virulent than a cobra is a woman scorned.