Definition
A difference; a lack of agreement
Leniency, forbearance, gentleness
What is clemency?
Misanthrope, malefactor
What is benefactor?
Thomas needed his mother's _____________ to go on the field trip.
Assent
The travelers were glad to repose at the hotel after traveling all day.
Verb
Free from error; absolutely dependable
What is infallible?
What is discrepancy?
Scamper, skip, prance
What is plod?
Amy was ______________ at the dance, not wanting to ask anyone to dance with her.
That species of spider is particularly virulent, so be wary of it.
Adjective
A lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
What is dearth?
Commence, begin, board
What is embark?
Surrendering, submissive, yielding
What is indomitable?
Playing football was so ___________ to him, he didn't understand how other players struggled with the plays.
Eugene was forced to assent to a lower offer for his house.
Verb
Neglectful in performance on one's duty, careless
What is remiss?
Genuine, heartfelt
What is unfeigned?
Exertion, wakefulness, tumult
What is repose?
The onions I cut were particularly ____________ and made my eyes water.
pungent
Muhammad Ali was thought to be indomitable in the boxing ring.
Adjective
Extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful
What is virulent?
Selfless
What is altruistic?
Gentle, mild, unthreatening
What is truculent?
Ale showed his _________________ when he volunteered to go first down the old, rusty zip-line.
temerity
The judge was ready to grant clemency to the prisoner.