| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| pompous |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| untested |
not having been tried or used in a way that would prove or disprove effectiveness or validity. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |