| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |