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altruistic
adj. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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assent
v.to express agreement
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benefactor
n. one who does good to others
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chivalrous
adj. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
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clemency
n. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
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dearth
n. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
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diffident
adj. shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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discrepancy
n. a difference; a lack of agreement
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embark
v. to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile
adj. easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
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indomitable
adj. unconquerable, refusing to yield
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infallible
adj. free from error; absolutely dependable
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plod
v. to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
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pungent
adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
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remiss
adj. neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
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repose
v. to rest; lie; place
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repose
n. relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
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temerity
n. rashness, boldness
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truculent
adj. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
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unfeigned
adj. sincere, real, without pretense
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virulent
adj. extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
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