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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Altruism, Agreement, and More

This vocabulary unit explores essential words that describe human behavior and traits, emphasizing themes of generosity, kindness, and conflict. Key terms include "altruistic," denoting unselfish concern for others; "benefactor," someone who helps others; and "chivalrous," reflecting honor and courage. We also discuss nuances of agreement with "assent" and highlight traits such as "diffident" and "indomitable." This enriching vocabulary list prepares you to express complex ideas and emotions effectively in both spoken and written communication.

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Altruism, Agreement, and More

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  1. Vocab Unit 5

  2. Altruistic (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

  3. Assent (verb) to express agreement (noun) agreement

  4. Benefactor (noun) one who does good to others

  5. Chivalrous (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

  6. Clemency (noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

  7. Dearth (noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

  8. Diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

  9. Discrepancy (noun) a difference; a lack of agreement

  10. Embark (verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

  11. Facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

  12. Indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

  13. Infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable

  14. Plod (verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly

  15. Pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

  16. Remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless

  17. Repose (verb) to rest; lie; place (noun) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

  18. Temerity (noun) rashness, boldness

  19. Truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

  20. Unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretence

  21. Virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

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