| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| carouse |
to revel in a boisterous and drunken manner. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |