| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| proliferate |
to spread or increase quickly. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |