Studied by 3 peoplewistful
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
languid
displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and
relaxed
exculpate
show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
irascible
easily made angry
Sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment
propinquity
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
erudition
knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship
blithe
joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful
nascent
beginning to exist or develop
assuage
to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate
onus
used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility
germane
relevant to a subject under consideration
dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being
opposed or entirely different
tawdry
showy but cheap and of poor quality
perfunctory
carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (usually an action or a gesture)
disdain
the feeling that someone is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
impugn
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; call into question
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere
effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
Altruism
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or
devotion to the welfare of others
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