| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| clarity |
the state or condition of being clear or being understood. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| hearty |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| philosophical |
of or pertaining to the nature and principles of knowledge, truth, existence, and moral and aesthetic values. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |