| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| succulent |
full of juice or sap; juicy. |
| taciturn |
habitually silent and uncommunicative. |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |