| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |