Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level E - Unit 5
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1. altruistic (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of
others
Most people support __________ programs to help
the less fortunate of this world.
Syn.: selfless
Ant.: selfish, self-centered
2. assent (verb) to express agreement; (noun) agreement
Workers hope that the threat of a long strike will
force management to _________ to their demands.
Syn.: (verb) concur, consent, accede
Ant.: (verb) disagree, differ, dissent
3. benefactor (noun) one who does good to others
Without the help of many __________, most charities
would be unable to carry out their work.
Syn.: patron, humanitarian
Ant.: misanthrope, malefactor
4. chivalrous (adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage;
knightly
In today's busy world, where people are often
heedless of others, a _________ act is admired by
all.
Syn.: gallant, civil, valiant
Ant.: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish
5. clemency (noun) mercy, humaneness; mildness,
moderateness
Many judges are willing to show __________ to first
offenders who express regret for their
wrongdoing.
Syn.: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
Ant.: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
6. dearth (noun) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a
famine
An employer may complain of a __________ of
qualified applicants for available jobs.
Syn.: insufficiency, want, paucity
Ant.: surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
7. diffident (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest,
reserved
Many a __________ suitor has lost his beloved to a
bold rival.
Syn.: timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn
Ant.: bold, brash, audacious, self-confident,
jaunty
8. discrepancy (noun) a difference; a lack of agreement
__________ in the testimony of witnesses to a crime
can have a decisive impact on the outcome of
a trial.
Syn.: disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
Ant.: agreement, convergence, consistency
9. embark (verb) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
Columbus spent years raising money before he
was able to _________ on his perilous ocean
voyage in search of a passage to the Far East.
Syn.: commence, launch, begin, board
10. facile (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready,
fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
Writing is a __________ process for some authors
but a laborious task for others.
Syn.: effortless, assured, poised, specious
Ant.: labored, awkward, halting
11. indomitable (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield
All who hear of the remarkable deeds of
Harriet Tubman admire her __________ courage in
the face of grave danger.
Syn.: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
Ant.: surrendering, submissive, yielding
12. infallible (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable
Some critics seem convinced that their expert
knowledge makes them __________ judges of the
quality of an artist's work.
Syn.: unerring, certain
Ant.: imperfect
13. plod (verb) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly 19. unfeigned (adj.) sincere, real, without pretense

After the blizzard, we had to __________ through deep The novelist won high praise for her ability to
snowdrifts to reach the nearest stores. portray the __________ emotions of children.

Syn.: lumber, trudge Syn.: genuine, heartfelt

Ant.: scamper, skip, prance Ant.: insincere, simulated, phony
14. pungent (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting 20. virulent (adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

The kitchen of the French restaurant was filled with
the __________ aroma of onion soup.
Syn.: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy
Ant.: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid
15. remiss (adj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty,
careless
The First Amendment protects the right of free
speech for everyone, even those with __________
views that are repugnant to most people.
Syn.: venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful
Ant.: innocuous, harmless, benign

When I am __________ in doing my daily chores, I

have to spend a big part of the weekend catching
up.

Syn.: negligent, lax, slack

Ant.: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
16. repose (verb) to rest; lie; place; (noun) relaxation, peace
of mind, calmness

The mortal remains of thousands who fell in

America's wars __________ in Arlington National
Cemetery.
After spending all day with others, you may wish
for a period of __________ before dinner.

Syn.: (verb) sleep; (noun) tranquillity, respite

Ant.: (noun) exertion, wakefulness, tumult, bustle,
ado
17. temerity (noun) rashness, boldness

Few of his subordinates had the __________ to answer

the general back.

Syn.: recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery

Ant.: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
18. truculent (adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly,
destructive; scathingly harsh

People with __________ dispositions can make life

miserable for those who have to work with them.

Syn.: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic

Ant.: gentle, mild, meek, unthreatening