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This deck covers key vocabulary terms, providing definitions and explanations to enhance understanding and retention.

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altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
assent
to express agreement OR agreement
benefactor
one who does good to others
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
clemency
mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness
dearth
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine
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Vocabulary Flashcards
TermDefinition
altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
assent
to express agreement OR agreement
benefactor
one who does good to others
chivalrous
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage
clemency
mercy, humaness; mildness, moderateness
dearth
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply, a famine
diffident
shy, lacking self confidence; modest, reserved
discrepancy
a difference; a lack of agreement
embark
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
facile
easily done or attained; superficial
indomitable
unconquerable, refusing to yield
infallible
free from error; absolutely dependable
plod
to walk heavily or slow; to work slowly
pungent
causing a sharp sensation; stinging or biting
remiss
neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
repose
to rest, lie, place OR relaxation, peace of mind
temerity
rashness; boldness
truculent
fierce and cruel, aggressive, deadly, scathingly harsh
unfeigned
sincere, real, without pretense
virulent
extremely poisonous, full of malice, spiteful