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Altruistic (Adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others Synonyms: charitable, benevolent, generous Antonyms: stingy, selfish The volunteers who deliver food to homeless every weekend are truly altruistic.

Assent (Verb & Noun) (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement Synonyms: consent, acceptance Antonyms: disagreement, veto He gave me his assent, politely agreeing to everything I suggested.

Benefactor (Noun) one who does good to others Synonyms: contributor, supporter, sponsor Antonyms: opponent There are many benefactors who help support the Red Cross.

Chivalrous (Adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly Synonyms: courteous, polite, manly Antonyms: afraid, cowardly Sir Galahad was the most chivalrous of the Knights of the Round Table.

Clemency (Noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness Synonyms: compassion, charity, grace Antonyms: cruelty, no mercy The appearance of a dove is typically seen as a sign of clemency or mercy.

Dearth (Noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine Synonyms: absence, shortage Antonyms: abundance, plenty A dearth of rainfall left the ground cracked and brittle.

Diffident (Adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved Synonyms: bashful, meek, timid Antonyms: aggressive, brave The diffident little girl hid behind the door so she would not be seen.

Discrepancy (Noun) a difference; a lack of agreement Synonyms: error, inconsistency Antonyms: agreement, likeness These skates were specifically made for a child with a discrepancy in leg length.

Embark (Verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest Synonyms: commence, enter, launch Antonyms: cease, end Make arrangements for your pets before you embark on a long journey.

Facile (Adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt Synonyms: effortless, obvious, “child’s play” Antonyms: difficult, laborious The problem needs more than just a facile solution.

Indomitable (Adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield Synonyms: invincible, stubborn Antonyms: flexible, willing Gandhi’s indomitable spirit inspired millions of people worldwide.

Infallible (Adj.) free from error, absolutely dependable Synonyms: flawless, foolproof, exact Antonyms: faulty, imperfect The gymnast received tens for her infallible routine.

Plod (Verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly Synonyms: slog, trudge, drag Antonyms: tiptoe, breeze Elephants are so big and heavy, they usually only manage to plod along.

Pungent (Adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging or biting Synonyms: bitter, sharp, sour Antonyms: dull, bland, pleasant The skunk emitted a pungent odor.

Remiss (Adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty; careless Synonyms: lazy, sloppy, tardy Antonyms: careful, thoughtful I would be remiss if I did not check your progress in vocabulary at least once a week.

Repose (Verb & Noun) (v) to rest; lie; place; (n) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness Synonyms: inactivity, peace Antonyms: agitation, disturbance Dogs should have their own pet bed; they should not lie in repose on my pillow!

Temerity (Noun) rashness, boldness Synonyms: impulsiveness, daring Antonyms: carefulness, caution After a long, harsh winter with very little to eat, the tiny field mouse had the temerity to venture outside of his burrow.

Truculent (Adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh Synonyms: abusive, fierce Antonyms: gentle, tame Hockey is a rough sport, and some of the players are known for their truculent attitude.

Unfeigned (Adj.) sincere, real, without pretense Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt, honest Antonyms: insincere, pretended It isn’t very often a politician delivers an unfeigned speech.

Virulent (Adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful Synonyms: deadly, destructive, harmful Antonyms: helpful, gentle, wholesome One of the few things in life that are more virulent than a cobra is a woman scorned.