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What does the term 'chivalrous' primarily describe?
What does the term 'chivalrous' primarily describe?
Which word indicates a lack of agreement or a difference?
Which word indicates a lack of agreement or a difference?
What is the meaning of 'virulent'?
What is the meaning of 'virulent'?
What does 'infallible' mean?
What does 'infallible' mean?
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What is suggested by the word 'diffident'?
What is suggested by the word 'diffident'?
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Vocabulary Definitions
- Altruistic: Unselfish; concerned with the well-being of others.
- Assent: To agree; agreement.
- Benefactor: Someone who does good for others.
- Chivalrous: Marked by honor, courtesy, and courage (like a knight).
- Clemency: Mercy, mildness, humaneness.
- Dearth: Lack, scarcity, inadequate supply (often used for food).
- Diffident: Shy; lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved.
- Discrepancy: A difference; disagreement.
- Embark: To begin something new; to get on a ship or vehicle.
- Facile: Easily done, superficial; readily spoken but not sincere.
- Indomitable: Unconquerable; refusing to yield.
- Infallible: Free from error; completely dependable.
- Plod: To walk heavily and slowly; to work slowly.
- Pungent: Causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting.
- Remiss: Neglectful in one's duty; careless.
- Repose: To rest; relaxation; peace of mind.
- Temerity: Rashness; boldness.
- Truculent: Fierce, cruel, aggressive; destructive, harsh.
- Unfeigned: Sincere; genuine; without pretense.
- Virulent: Extremely poisonous; malicious; spiteful.
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