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altruistic

altruistic. Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others. Shakespeare's Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth; he is truly altruistic. repose. To rest; sleep, relaxation. King Duncan chooses to repose at the home of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. remiss.

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  1. altruistic • Unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Shakespeare's Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth; he is truly altruistic.

  2. repose • To rest; sleep, relaxation King Duncan chooses to repose at the home of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

  3. remiss • Neglectful in performance of one’s duty; carelessness Could it be that King Duncan is remiss in his responsibility to discern Macbeth’s true character?

  4. assent • To express agreement Macbeth and Banquo assent to discuss the visitation of the witches.

  5. temerity • Rashness, boldness Is Lady Macbeth’s temerity attractive to Macbeth?

  6. virulent • Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Lady Macbeth words were as virulent as the venom of a viper!

  7. benefactor • One who does good to others Will Banquo be the benefactor as the plot progresses?

  8. truculent • Fierce and cruel; harsh, aggressive The truculent Lady Macbeth would see King Duncan dead!

  9. pungent • Causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting The pungent thought of murdering the king frightened Macbeth.

  10. dearth • A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply Lady Macbeth did not possess a dearth of ambition; on the contrary, her virulent ambition motivated her every thought and action.

  11. plod • To trudge, walk heavily The wounded captain was seen plodding to King Duncan’s camp.

  12. unfeigned • Sincere, real, without pretense Banquo’s .

  13. chivalrous • Marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table pledged to be chivalrous to all.

  14. indomitable • Unconquerable, refusing to yield Although he was disabled, Jason’s athletic abilities matched his indomitable spirit.

  15. National Enquirer discrepancy • A difference; a lack of agreement There was a discrepancy between the what was said and what the reporter printed!

  16. clemency Suspended sentence! • Mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness The judge showed clemency toward the first-time offender.

  17. facile • Easily done or attained; superficial Getting a hole in one is certainly not a facile achievement.

  18. diffident • Shy, lacking self-confidence His posture alone exposed his diffident personality.

  19. infallible • Free from error; absolutely dependable The swimming teacher’s technique was infallible. Her students were always excellent swimmers.

  20. embark • To go aboard, to make a start This May the graduate will embark on an adventure in the Navy.

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