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altruistic
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synonym: selfness antonyms: selfish, self-centered adj. |
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assent
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to express agreement |
anonyms: disagree, differ, dissent verb and noun |
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benefactor |
one who does good to others |
Antonyms: misanthrope, malefactor noun |
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chivalrous |
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clemency |
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 |
a difference; a lack of agreeement |
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embark
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to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
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facile |
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt |
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indomitable |
unconquerable, refusing to yield |
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infallible |
free from error; absolutely dependable |
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plod |
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly |
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pungent |
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting |
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remiss |
neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless |
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repose
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to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace 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 |
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unfeigned
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sincere, real, without pretense |
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virulent |
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful |
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