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Unit 5
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Language - English
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12/09/2004
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Term
altruistic
 Definition
adj. unselfish,concerned with the welfare of others.
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assent
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v. to express agreement
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benefactor
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n. one who does good to others
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chivalrous
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adj. marked by honor
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clemency
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n. mercy, mildness
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dearth
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n. lack, famine
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diffident
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adj. shy, lacking confidence
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discrepancy
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n. a difference
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embark
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v. to go abord, to make a start
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facile
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adj. easily done
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indomitable
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adj. inconquerable, refusing to yeild
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infallible
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adj. free from error
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plod
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v. to walk hevaily or slowly
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pungent
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adj. causing a sharp sensation
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remiss
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adj. neglectful in ones duty, careless
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repose
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v. to rest, lie
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temerity
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n. rashness, boldness
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truculent
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adj. fierce, cruel
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unfeigned
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adj. sincere
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virulent
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adj. extremely poisunous, full of malice
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