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english vocabs

Terms

undefined, object
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discrepancy
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
pungent
sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell
infallible
incapable of failure or error
remiss
failing in what duty requires
truculent
defiantly aggressive
chivalrous
having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight
assent
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
virulent
extremely poisonous or injurious, harsh or corrosive in tone
embark
set out on (an enterprise, subject of study, etc.)
plod
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
unfeigned
not pretended
repose
lean in a comfortable resting position
clemency
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
altruistic
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
temerity
fearless daring
facile
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
diffident
lacking self-confidence
indomitable
impossible to subdue
benefactor
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
dearth
an insufficient quantity or number

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