| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |