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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Unit 5. The group was altruistic with their “Save the Whales” program. altruistic- (adjective). not selfish Synonym= selfless. Romeo and Juliet knew their parents would never assent to their marriage. assent-(verb). to agree Synonym= to consent; to concur.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 5

  2. The group was altruistic with their “Save the Whales” program.

  3. altruistic- (adjective) • not selfish Synonym= selfless

  4. Romeo and Juliet knew their parents would never assent to their marriage.

  5. assent-(verb) • to agree Synonym= to consent; to concur

  6. Museums sometimes depend on wealthy benefactorsto help fund their programs.

  7. benefactor- (noun) • Someone who does good for others Synonym= humanitarian

  8. A chivalrousperson holds the door for others.

  9. chivalrous-(adjective) • marked by honor and courtesy Synonym-faithful;devoted

  10. Many judges are willing to show to clemency to first time offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing.

  11. clemency-(noun) • mercy; kindness synonym-forgiveness; mercifulness

  12. As the winter grew colder, it seemed that there was a dearth of sunny days.

  13. dearth-(noun) • inadequate supply; lack of Synonym-shortage

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

  15. diffident-(adjective) • lacking self-confidence Synonym-shy;self-conscious

  16. There was a discrepancybetween his curfew and the time he actually got home.

  17. discrepancy-(noun) • difference; lack of agreement • Synonym-inconsistency

  18. On the last day of school my family embarked on a road trip to North Carolina.

  19. embark-(verb) • to start something new • to go onto a ship or plane Synonym- to commence

  20. Writing an essay or playing basketball can be facile for some students, but not facile for others.

  21. facile-(adjective) • easily done; • moving, acting, working with ease (facile fingers or mind) Synonym-smooth

  22. During the entire marathon, her endurance seemed indomitable.

  23. indomitable-(adjective) • not able to be defeated (courage, will, determination) Synonym-unconquerable

  24. George Washington supposedly had an infallible record of truthfulness.

  25. infallible-(adjective) • Free from error; trustworthy and sure Synonym-reliable

  26. After the blizzard we had to plod through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.

  27. plod-(verb) • To walk heavily Synonym-to trudge

  28. The pungent scent of onions can cause one’s eyes to water.

  29. pungent-(adjective) • Causing a sharp sensation; biting Synonym-hot, peppery

  30. When I am remiss in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.

  31. remiss-(adjective) • careless or slow in doing something you should do Synonym-neglectful,lax, slack

  32. The mortal remains of thousands who died in America’s wars repose in Arlington National Cemetery.

  33. repose-(verb) • To lie dead • To lie at rest Synonym-to relax

  34. It would take great temerityto talk back to the coach.

  35. temerity-(noun) • Boldness • Courage to take risks and do shocking or rude things. Synonym-fearless daring; audacity

  36. People with truculent attitudes can make life miserable for those around them.

  37. truculent-(adjective) • Easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue Synonym- fierce; aggressive

  38. Ms.Thompson has an unfeigned love for the Red Sox.  What Ms. T wishes her room looked like.

  39. unfeigned-(adjective) • sincere Synonym-genuine

  40. Virulent rumors were spread around the school damaging the reputations of many students.

  41. virulent-(adjective) • malevolent • Synonym- mean nasty

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