Words

Altruism

The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive.

Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Debilitate

To make someone weak or infirm.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.

Garner

To gather or collect.

Hapless

Having no luck; unfortunate.

Impeccable

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Juxtaposition

The act of placing two elements close together for contrasting effect.

Knowledgeable

Intelligent and well-informed.

Lethargic

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing for the past.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Quintessential

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Resilient

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.

Substantiate

To provide evidence to support the truth of something.

Tenacious

Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.