| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| climactic |
pertaining to, reaching, or being the point of highest interest or intensity in a series of increasingly important points or events. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| personify |
to be a perfect or typical example of; embody. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |