| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| iterate |
to say or do again or repeatedly. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |