| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| underscore |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath. |