| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |