| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| 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. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |