| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| rectitude |
moral or ethical propriety; uprightness. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |