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Altruistic |
(Adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others.
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Synonyms: selfless Antonyms: selfish, self-centered |
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Assent |
(V.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement |
Synonyms: consent, concur Antonyms: disagree, differ, dissent |
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Benefactor |
(N.) one who does good to others. |
Synonyms: patron, humanitarian Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor |
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Chivalrous |
(Adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly |
Synonyms: civil, valiant, courtly Antonyms: uncouth, churlish, loutish |
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Clemency |
(N.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness |
Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility |
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Dearth |
(N.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine |
Synonyms: insufficiency, want, paucity Antonyms: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance |
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Diffident |
(Adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved |
Synonyms: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty |
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Discrepancy |
(N.) a difference; a lack of agreement |
Synonyms: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Antonyms: agreement, convergence, consistency |
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Embark |
(V.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest |
Synonyms: commence, begin, board |
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Facile |
(Adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but sincerely felt |
Synonyms: effortless, assured, poised, specious Antonyms: labored, awkward, halting |
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Indomitable |
(Adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield |
Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding Antonyms: surrendering, submissive, yielding |
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Infallible |
(Adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable |
Synonyms: unerring, certain Antonyms: imperfect |
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Plod |
(V.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
Synonyms: lumber, trudge Antonyms: scamper, skip, prance |
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Pungent |
(Adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant, racy Antonyms; unappetizing, colorless, insipid |
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Remiss |
(Adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious |
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Repose |
(V.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
Synonyms: sleep; tranquility, respite Antonyms: exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle, ado |
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Temerity |
(N.) rashness, boldness |
Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility |
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Truculent |
(Adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh |
Synonyms: savage, belligerent, vitriolic Antonyms: gentle, mild, unthreatening |
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Unfeigned |
(Adj.) sincere, real, without pretense |
Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt Antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony |
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Virulent |
(Adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |
Synonyms: noxious, baneful, hateful Antonyms: harmless, benign |
