| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| beneficent |
tending to do good; kindly; charitable. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |