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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 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
Museums sometimes depend on wealthy benefactorsto help fund their programs.
benefactor- (noun) • Someone who does good for others Synonym= humanitarian
chivalrous-(adjective) • marked by honor and courtesy Synonym-faithful;devoted
Many judges are willing to show to clemency to first time offenders who express regret for their wrongdoing.
clemency-(noun) • mercy; kindness synonym-forgiveness; mercifulness
As the winter grew colder, it seemed that there was a dearth of sunny days.
dearth-(noun) • inadequate supply; lack of Synonym-shortage
The greatest difficulty for a diffident person is to perform in front of others.
diffident-(adjective) • lacking self-confidence Synonym-shy;self-conscious
There was a discrepancybetween his curfew and the time he actually got home.
discrepancy-(noun) • difference; lack of agreement • Synonym-inconsistency
On the last day of school my family embarked on a road trip to North Carolina.
embark-(verb) • to start something new • to go onto a ship or plane Synonym- to commence
Writing an essay or playing basketball can be facile for some students, but not facile for others.
facile-(adjective) • easily done; • moving, acting, working with ease (facile fingers or mind) Synonym-smooth
During the entire marathon, her endurance seemed indomitable.
indomitable-(adjective) • not able to be defeated (courage, will, determination) Synonym-unconquerable
George Washington supposedly had an infallible record of truthfulness.
infallible-(adjective) • Free from error; trustworthy and sure Synonym-reliable
After the blizzard we had to plod through deep snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores.
plod-(verb) • To walk heavily Synonym-to trudge
pungent-(adjective) • Causing a sharp sensation; biting Synonym-hot, peppery
When I am remiss in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.
remiss-(adjective) • careless or slow in doing something you should do Synonym-neglectful,lax, slack
The mortal remains of thousands who died in America’s wars repose in Arlington National Cemetery.
repose-(verb) • To lie dead • To lie at rest Synonym-to relax
temerity-(noun) • Boldness • Courage to take risks and do shocking or rude things. Synonym-fearless daring; audacity
People with truculent attitudes can make life miserable for those around them.
truculent-(adjective) • Easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue Synonym- fierce; aggressive
Ms.Thompson has an unfeigned love for the Red Sox. What Ms. T wishes her room looked like.
unfeigned-(adjective) • sincere Synonym-genuine
Virulent rumors were spread around the school damaging the reputations of many students.
virulent-(adjective) • malevolent • Synonym- mean nasty