| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |