| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| morbid |
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |