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Unit 5 Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
11/19/2011

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Altruistic
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Adj. - Unselfish, concerned for others
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Assent
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V. - To express agreement/

N. - agreement

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Benefactor
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N. - One who does good to others
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Chivalrous
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Adj. - Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
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Clemency
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N. - mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness, leniency, gentleness, etc.
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Dearth
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N. A lack, scarcity, or famine of
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Diffident
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Adj. - Shy, lacking self-conficence; modest, reserved
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Discrepancy
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N. - A difference; a lack of agreement
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Embark
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V. - to go aboard; to make a start
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Facile
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Adj. - easily done or attained superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt; effortless
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Indomitable
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Adj. - unconquerable, refusing to yield
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Infallible
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Adj. - free frp, error; absolutely dependable; certain
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Plod
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V. - to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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Pungent
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Adj. - causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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Remiss
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Adj. - neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless
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Repose
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V. - to rest; lie; place
N. - relaxation; peace of mind, calmness 
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Temerity
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N. rashness, boldness, recklessness, effrontery
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Truculent
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Adj. - fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
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Unfeigned
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Adj. - sincere, real, without pretense, genuine, heartfelt
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Virulent
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Adj. - Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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