| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| promontory |
a high cliff that sticks out into a large body of water or that rises above an area of lower land. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| satiate |
to glut or fill to excess; oversupply; surfeit. |
| unspoken |
assumed without being expressed or spoken; implied. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |