Junior Vocab. 5-1
altruistic assent (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (v) to express agreement; (n) agreement
benefactor chivalrous (n) one who does good to others (adj) marked by honor, fairness, courtesy, and courage
clemency dearth (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply (n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
diffident discrepancy (adj) shy, lacking self-confidence (n) a difference; a lack of agreement
embark facile (adj) easily done or attained; superficial (v) to go aboard; to make a start (adj) easily done or attained; superficial