| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| negligible |
so small or unimportant as to be of no account; trifling or insignificant. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| simultaneously |
at the very same time. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |