Shared Flashcard Set

Details

VocabE Unit 5
Kellert 2008
20
English
10th Grade
12/25/2008

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
altruistic
Definition
(adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
Term
assent
Definition

(v.) to express agreement;

(n.) agreement

Term
benefactor
Definition
(n.) one who does good to others
Term
chivalrous
Definition
(adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
Term
clemency
Definition
(n.) mercy, humaneless; mildness, moderateness
Term
dearth
Definition
(n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine
Term
diffident
Definition
(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
Term
discrepency
Definition
(n.) a difference; a lack of agreement
Term
embark
Definition
(v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
Term
facile
Definition
(adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
Term
indomitable
Definition
(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
Term
infallible
Definition
(adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
Term
plod
Definition
(v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
Term
pungent
Definition
(adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
Term
remiss
Definition
(adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
Term
repose
Definition

(v.) to rest; lie; place

(n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

Term
temerity
Definition
(n.) rashness, boldness
Term
truculent
Definition
(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
Term
unfeigned
Definition
(adj.) sincere, real, without pretense
Term
virulent
Definition
(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
Supporting users have an ad free experience!