altruistic
Definition: unselfish, concerned with the wellfare of others
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: selfless, rising abovve personal interests
Antonyms: selfish, self-centered
assent
Definition: (1) to express agreement, (2) agreement
Part of Speech: (1) verb, (2) agreement
Synonyms: to concur, agree, consent, accede
Antonyms: to disagree, differ, dissent
benefactor
Definition: one who does good to others
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: one who helps other; a patron, humanitarian
Antonyms: a misanthrope; a malefactor
chivalrous
Definition: marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: gallant, civil; valiant
Antonyms: crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish
clemency
Definition: mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: leniency, forbearance, gentleness
Antonyms: harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility
dearth
Definition: a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: an insufficiency, want, paucity
Antonyms: a surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance
diffident
Definition: shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: timid, bashful; unassertive, withdrawn
Antonyms: bold, brash, audacious; self-confident, jaunty
discrepancy
Definition: a difference; a lack of agreement
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: a disagreement, divergence, inconsistency
Antonyms: convergence; agreement, consistency
embark
Definition: to go abroad; to make a start; to invest
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms: to commence, launch, begin; to board
Antonyms: to stay, remain
facile
Definition: easily done or attained; superficial; ready; fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: easy, effortless; assured, poised; specious
Antonyms: labored, awkward, halting
indomitable
Definition: unconquerable, refusing to yield
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible, unyielding
Antonyms: yielding, surrendering, submissive
infallible
Definition: free from error; absolutely dependable
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: unerring, certain
Antonyms: open to error, imperfect
plod
Definition: to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms: to lumber, trudge
Antonyms: to scample, skip, prance
pungent
Definition: causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: sharp, spicy, piquant; caustic; racy
Antonyms: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid
remiss
Definition: neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: negligent, lax, slack
Antonyms: scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious
repose
Definition: (1) to rest; lie; place (2) relaxation; peace of mind; calmness
Part of Speech: (1) verb, (2) noun
Synonyms: sleep; tranquility; a respite
Antonyms: exertion; wakefulness; tumult, bustle, ado
temerity
Definition: rashness, boldness
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms: recklessness, foolhardinessl effrontery
Antonyms: timidity, fearfulness, diffidence, humility
truculent
Definition: fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic
Antonyms: gentle, mild; meek, unthreatening
unfeigned
Definition: sincere, real, without pretense
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: genuine, heartfelt
Antonyms: insincere, simulated, phony
virulent
Definition: extremely poisonous; full of malice, spiteful
Part of Speech: adjective
Synoynms: venomous; noxious, baneful; haterful
Antonyms: innocuous, harmless; benign