| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| sensual |
related to or providing pleasure from the ways humans perceive stimuli, such as through touch, taste, or smell. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |