| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |