embark

to go aboard; to make a start; to invest

discrepancy

a difference; a lack of agreement

diffident

shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved

dearth

a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine

clemency

mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness

chivalrous

marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly

benefactor

one who does good to others

assent

to express agreement; agreement

altruistic

unselfish,concerned with the welfare of others

plod

to walk heavily or slowly

infallible

free from error absolutely; dependable

pungent

causing a sharp sensation stinging, biting

remiss

neglectful in the performance of one's duty, careless

facile

easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt

repose

(v) to rest, lie, place; (n) relaxation peace mind, calmness

indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yeild

temerity

eral back

truculent

fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

unfeigned

sincere, rea, without pretense

virulent

extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful