| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| apathy |
lack of interest or feeling. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |