| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |