| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| courier |
someone who delivers messages, packages, and the like, especially for a government, military organization, or business. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |