1. Vocab Unit 5
Group 3

2. Altruistic
Definition: unselfish, concerned for the well-being of others Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: The altruistic man donated all of his money to charity.
Etymology: from French altruisme, from autrui- other people, from Old French autre-other, from Latin alter
Synonyms: charitable, humanitarian, magnanimous Antonyms: stingy, selfish, uncharitable

3. Assent
Definition: To express agreement or approval; the expression of approval Part of Speech: verb; noun Sentence: When the speaker finished his sentence, there was a murmur of assent throughout the crowd.
Etymology: from the latin ad- and sentire-
Synonyms: consent, concur Antonyms: disagree, differ

4. Benefactor
Definition: one who does good to others Part of Speech: noun Sentence: The benefactors in early Rome gave money and meals to less rich and powerful people than himself.
Synonyms: patron, sponsor
Antonyms: opponent, oppressor
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5. Chivalrous
Definition: courteous and gallant especially toward women Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: The chivalrous man opened the door for the others
Etymology: From the french word chevalier
Synonyms: courtly, considerate Antonyms: cowardly, fearful

6. Clemency
Definition: Mercy, leniency Part of Speech: Noun Sentence: The judge didn’t show much clemency when he handed down the swift sentence to the young man on trial.
Etymology: Latin, from “Clemins”
Synonyms: Mercy, grace, pity Antonyms: Ruthnessless

7. Dearth
Definition: A scarcity or lack of something Part of Speech: Noun Sentence: The medical field currently has a dearth of trained specialists, which is resulting in inadequate care for patients.
Synonyms: Scarcity, shortage Antonyms: Abundance, adequacy
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8. Diffident
Definition: modest or shy because one is lacking self-confidence
Part of Speech: Adjective
Sentence: The diffident boy refused to answer the stranger when he was
asked what his name was.
Synonyms: hesitant, meek
Antonyms: bold, outgoing

9. Discrepancy
Definition: a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts. Part of Speech: noun Sentence: She decided not to argue with her brother because she did not want a discrepancy between them.
Etymology: early 17th century: from Latin discrepantia, from discrepare ‘be discordant,’ from dis- ‘apart, away’ + crepare ‘to creak.’
Synonyms: conflict, disagreement Antonyms: consistence, harmony

10. Embark
Definition: to go abroad; to make a start; to invest Part of Speech: verb Sentence: They are embarking on a mission to save the world from destruction.
Etymology:
Synonyms: commence, begin, board Antonyms: debark, end, disembark

11. Facile
Definition: easily achieved; effortless Part of Speech: Adjective Sentence: The facile game was won by the home team.
Etymology:
Synonyms: Effortless; easy; simplistic Antonyms: Difficult; strenuous