Vocabulary – Level E Unit 5

This ALTRUISTIC little boy is sharing ice cream and germs! DEF = (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others SYN = selfless ANT = selfish, self-centered WORD CONNECTION: ALtruistic = cares about ALL the people This ALTRUISTIC little boy is sharing ice cream and germs!

assent DEF = (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement SYN = concur, consent, accede ANT = disagree, differ, dissent The world leaders at the United Nations ASSENTED that making more nuclear bombs was not in the world’s best interest.

benefactor DEF = (n.) one who does good to others SYN = patron, humanitarian ANT = misanthrope, malefactor WORD CONNECTION: A benefactor benefits other people.

The CHIVALROUS man held the car door open for his wife. DEF = (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly SYN = gallant, civil, valiant ANT = crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish The CHIVALROUS man held the car door open for his wife.

That turkey is given CLEMENCY. DEF = (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness SYN = leniency, forbearance, gentleness ANT = harshness, severity, cruelty WORD CONNECTION: cleMERCY cleMENCY Every year on Thanksgiving, the president “pardons” one turkey, and that turkey doesn’t have to be eaten. That turkey is given CLEMENCY.

dearth DEF = (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine SYN = insufficiency, want, paucity ANT = surplus, oversupply WORD CONNECTION: A DEARTH of food could cause DEATH

diffident DEF = (adj.) shy, lacking in self-confidence; modest, reserved SYN = timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn ANT = bold, brash, audacious, self-confident The DIFFIDENT little boy was afraid to meet new students at his school.

2 different stories that have DISCREPANCIES discrepancy “He Said- She Said” 2 different stories that have DISCREPANCIES DEF = (n.) a difference, a lack of agreement SYN = disagreement, divergence, inconsistency ANT = agreement, convergence, consistency WORD CONNECTION: DIS = negative prefix DISagreement There is a DISCREPANCY on this tree. Some of the apples have been eaten and some haven’t.

embark DEF = (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest SYN = commence, launch, begin, board Literature CONNECTION: In Shakespeare’s time, a “ship” was called a “bark.” em-BARK = on-SHIP

facile DEF = (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt SYN = effortless, assured, poised ANT = labored, awkward, halting Spanish CONNECTION: In Spanish “facil” = “easy” Donating a large amount of money is a FACILE way for wealthy people to give back to their communities.

altruistic facile diffident clemency assent Before you can go on the field trip, you must have your parents’ ____________ in writing. Although the formula may seem _________________, it is actually a complex series of mathematical equations. The _________________ young man was too nervous to ask his crush to the dance. In today’s selfish, materialistic world, it is difficult to find a truly __________________ person. Because the defendant was a juvenile, the judge showed him ______________ and reduced his sentence.

discrepancy dearth benefactor embark chivalrous The extreme ______________ of qualified nurses left the hospital severely understaffed. Many high school seniors are a bit nervous to _______________ upon the journey of adulthood that graduation brings. The ________________ young man kindly held open the door for the elderly couple walking in behind him. Unfortunately, the _________________ in the testimonies of the two eye witnesses gave the jury members room for reasonable doubt. Sharon wouldn’t have been able to afford college, but she received a generous donation from her _________________, her Aunt Joan.

indomitable DEF = (adj.) unconquerable; refusing to yield SYN = unbeatable, invincible, unyielding ANT = surrendering, submissive, yielding WORD CONNECTION: UN – Dominate-able You CANNOT dominate someone who is indomitable!!! The INDOMITABLE athlete refused to stop training until she reached her goal – the Olympics!

100% A+ Good JOB! infallible DEF = (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable SYN = unerring, certain ANT = imperfect WORD CONNECTION: Infallible An infallible person will never fall. An infallible person will never fail. 100% A+ Good JOB!

Frankenstein PLODS slowly when he walks. DEF = (v.) to walk heavily or slowly SYN = lumber, trudge ANT = scamper, skip, prance Sound-alike CONNECTION: Pilgrims would PLOD slowly behind their horses when they plowed their fields. Frankenstein PLODS slowly when he walks.

The PUNGENT smell of the skunk stung my nose and made my eyes water. DEF = (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting SYN = sharp, spicy, caustic, racy ANT = bland, unappetizing, colorless The PUNGENT smell of the skunk stung my nose and made my eyes water.

remiss DEF = (adj.) neglectful in performance of one’s duty, careless SYN = negligent, lax, slack ANT = scrupulous, dutiful WORD CONNECTION: A reMISS person makes many MIStakes… and get’s fired!

repose DEF = (v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness SYN = (v.) sleep; (n.) tranquility ANT = (n.) exertion, wakefulness, bustle After a long week of working hard, my father enjoys the REPOSE of napping in his hammock on Saturdays.

It takes a lot of TEMERITY to bungee jump toward a rocky shore! DEF = (n.) rashness, boldness SYN = recklessness, foolhardiness ANT = timidity, fearfulness It takes a lot of TEMERITY to bungee jump toward a rocky shore!

truculent DEF = (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh SYN = brutal, savage ANT = gentle, mild, unthreatening Sound-alike CONNECTION: Monster TRUCK = truculent The TRUCULENT monster truck drove aggressively over the other cars and destroyed them.

On reality TV shows we often see people living their lives UNFEIGNED. DEF = (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense SYN = genuine, heartfelt ANT = insincere, phony On reality TV shows we often see people living their lives UNFEIGNED.

virulent DEF = (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful SYN = venomous, hateful ANT = harmless, benign WORD CONNECTION: a virulent VIRUs. The H1N1 flu virus is so VIRULENT that doctor’s recommend patients get a vaccine. The bratty girl’s virulent tone as she spoke to her mother was very disrespectful.

unfeigned indomitable plod truculent A good school counselor must have a(n) ___________________ interest in the well-being of the students. As Jimmy ________________ angrily through the mud and snow on the sidewalk, he regretted not getting to the bus stop on time. The street gang was made up of ______________ band of hardened criminals. The movie Rudy is the story of a small-statured football player with a(n) _________________ spirit that helps him succeed in life and in football.

virulent temerity repose The ________words of the school bully echoed in the shy girl’s mind and made her feel terrible about herself. The 14-year-old boy had no understanding of his own mortality and so behaved with _______. I’m hoping I will be able to get rid of my cold if I get a weekend of quiet _______.

truculent pungent remiss The _____ behavior of the linebacker made me very nervous when it was my turn to face him down. It would be ______ of me to forget to send thank- you notes for the graduation gifts I received. The _____ aroma of dirty gym clothes assaulted my nose as soon as I walked into the locker room.