| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |