| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| bedizen |
to dress or decorate in a flashy, garish fashion. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| succumb |
to give in or give way to a fatal illness, superior force, overwhelming desire, or the like; yield. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |