| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| tenuous |
having little substance, support, or significance; flimsy; weak. |