| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| diminution |
the act, process, or result of decreasing or declining. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |