| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |