| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| aura |
the subtle emanation of a quality or condition of someone or something. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| capitalist |
one who supports an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned, and prices are chiefly determined by open competition in a free market. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |