| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |