Vocabulary+List+5

Post vocabulary words and definitions for list #5 here. Under each word include part of speech, phonetic spelling, words used in context, and examples of your own sentences.


 * For the vocabulary quiz on Friday, November 16, you will need to write out definitions for 10 vocabulary words. Please check back tomorrow for a list of the words you will need to define for the quiz. The other sections: matching words to definitions and choosing A or B to complete the sentence.**


 * altruistic**, assent, chivalrous, clemency, dearth, facile, **indomitable**, truculent, unfeigned, virulent, benefactor, diffident, discrepancy, embark, infallible, plod, pungent, remiss, repose, temerity

"Last weekend, the New England Patriots remained __indomitable__, defeating the Indiannapolis Colts 24-20."
 * indomitable** (adj) incapable of being conquered, refusing to yield


 * truculent** (n) fierce and cruel; aggressive; destructive; scathingly harsh

Ms. Shugrue can be truculent when she does not have her 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, or 9:00 tea. <--Very funny. I don't have an 8:45 tea...

He apologized to her in his most __unfeigned__ voice.
 * unfeigned** (adj) sincere, real, without pretense


 * virulent** (adj) extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful


 * benefactor** (n) one who does good to others

The __altruistic__ child chose to give all of her birthday money to Katrina victims.
 * altruistic** adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others


 * assent** v. to express agreement

"You cannot have a proud and __chivalrous__ spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit." Unknown
 * chivalrous** adj. marked by honor, courage, and courtesy

The prisoner of war begged __clemency__ to his capturer.
 * clemency** n. mercy, humaneness; mildness

A __dearth__ of hot water each morning caused a rush to the showers for the Smith family.
 * dearth** n. inadequate supply, scarcity, lack

"A __dearth__ of rain could have been a prominent factor in the starting of the San Diego wildfires recently"

v. to rest At the beginning of the winter months, the bear lumbered to his cave and settled down to the long repose that would last until spring.
 * repose** n. rest


 * facile** adj. easily done or attained; ready; fluent


 * diffident** adj. shy; modest; lacking confidence


 * discrepancy** n. difference; lack of agreement


 * embark** v. to make a start; to go aboard


 * infallible** adj. free from error; dependable


 * plod** v. to walk heavily


 * pungent** adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging; biting


 * remiss** adj. neglectful of duties; careless


 * temerity** n. boldness; audacity; rashness