VocabularyUnit 5

AltruisticThe group was altruistic with their ‘feed the poor’ program.

AssentThe police must assent to the demands of the robber in order to save his life.

BenefactorThe politician became a benefactor to the city when he wanted their votes.

ChivalrousA chivalrous man opens the door for his date.

ClemencyBecause it was his first offence, the judge showed clemency in his sentencing.

DearthAs the winter grew colder, it seemed that there was a dearth in the food supply.

DiffidentThe greatest difficulty for a diffident person is to perform in front of others.

DiscrepancyThere was a discrepancy between the teacher’s story and what the student had said.

EmbarkThe team was to embark on a voyage through Canada.

FacileLast year’s vocabulary words seem facile compared to this year’s.

IndomitableDuring the whole race, her strength seemed indomitable.

InfallibleTo win the prize, one must have an infallible record of truthfulness.

PlodIt is easier to plod through the thick snow than to drag your feet.

PungentThe pungent smell of onions can cause one’s eyes to water while cutting them.

RemissIf you remiss in doing your chore’s now, you must do twice as much later.

ReposeAfter the long journey, a brief repose was requested before going back home.

TemerityIt would take great temerity to talk back to the principal.

TruculentThe truculent lawyer gave a fiery speech to preserve his client’s innocence.

UnfeignedHe had an unfeigned love for his girlfriend.

VirulentShe posed a virulent appeal to the courts.