Vocabulary Lesson 5-2

Altruistic

• Fierce and aggressive

• Lacking care or attention

• Generous and selfless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Assent

• A journey or project

• A sharp taste or smell

• Agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Benefactor

• Someone who provides help or support

• A person who shows hostility

• Someone who neglects their duties

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Chivalrous

• Acting in a negligent way

• Displaying honor and courage

• Overly bold or presumptuous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Clemency

• Boldness in speaking

• Mercy or lenience

• Incapable of being wrong

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Dearth

• The act of resting

• A strong determination

• A lack of something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Diffident

• Hesitant or shy

• Bold and fearless

• Full of energy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Discrepancy

• A large supply of resources

• A difference or inconsistency

• A deeply sincere attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Embark

• To begin a journey

• To walk slowly and heavily

• To show carelessness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Facile

• Incapable of making mistakes

• Appearing simple but ignoring complexity

• Known for being careful and precise

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C