| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |