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Vocab Unit 5
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10th Grade
11/06/2008
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altruistic
 Definition
unselfish, doing good for humankind

ie charity
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assent
 Definition
to express agreement

an agreement
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benefactor
 Definition
one who does good to others
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chivalrous
 Definition
honorable, courteous
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clemency
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mercy
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dearth
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a lack of something
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diffident
 Definition
shy

opposite of confident
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discrepancy
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a lack of agreeement

a difference
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embark
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to go aboard
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facile
 Definition
easily done

superficial
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indomitable
 Definition
unconquerable
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infallible
 Definition
free from error
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plod
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to walk heavily or slowly
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pungent
 Definition
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

ie smelss
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remiss
 Definition
neglectful in performance of one's duties
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repose
 Definition
to lie

relaxation
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temerity
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rashness, boldness
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truculent
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fierce, agressive
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unfeigned
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sincere, real
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virulent
 Definition
extremely poisonous, spiteful, mean
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