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Vocab Book E: Unit 5
Unit 5 Spelling Words and Definitions
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9th Grade
10/14/2012

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altruistic
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unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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assent
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(v.) to express agreement; (n.) an agreement
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benefactor
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one who does good to others
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chivalrous
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marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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clemency
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mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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dearth
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a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
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shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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discrepancy
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a difference; a lack of agreement
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embark
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to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile
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indomitable
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unconquerable, refusing to yield
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infallible
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free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod
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 to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
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causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
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neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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repose
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(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, pease of mind, calmness
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temerity
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 rashness, boldness
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truculent
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fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
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extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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