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English
9th Grade
11/09/2009

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Altruistic
Definition
(adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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Assent
Definition
(v) to express agreement (n) agreement
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Benefactor
Definition
(n) one who does good to others
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Chivalrous
Definition
(adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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Clemency
Definition
(n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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Dearth
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(n) a lack, scarcity; a famine
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Diffident
Definition
(adj) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest
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Discrepancy
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(n) a difference; a lack of agreement
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Embark
Definition
(v) to go aboard; to invest
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Facile
Definition
(adj) easily done or attained
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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 from error; absolutely dependable
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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
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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
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Temerity
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(n) rashness, boldness
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Truculent
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(adj) fierce and cruel; aggressive
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Unfeigned
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(adj) sincere, real, without pretense
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Virulent
Definition
(adj) extremely poisonous; spiteful
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