Words

1.  Altruism
1.  Definition: The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
1.  Example: Her altruism led her to volunteer at the local food bank every weekend.

2.  Belligerent
2.  Definition: Hostile and aggressive.
2.  Example: His belligerent attitude made it difficult to resolve the conflict.

3.  Cacophony
3.  Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
3.  Example: The cacophony of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

4.  Debilitate
4.  Definition: To make someone weak or infirm.
4.  Example: The illness debilitate her to the point where she couldn't get out of bed.

5.  Empathy
5.  Definition: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
5.  Example: Her empathy for the suffering people drove her to become a social worker.

6.  Furtive
6.  Definition: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.
6.  Example: He cast a furtive glance at the stolen money before leaving the room.

7.  Garner
7.  Definition: To gather or collect.
7.  Example: She hopes to garner enough support to win the election.

8.  Hapless
8.  Definition: Having no luck; unfortunate.
8.  Example: The hapless traveler lost his way and missed the flight.

9.  Impeccable
9.  Definition: In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
9.  Example: Her impeccable manners made a great impression on the guests.

10.  Juxtaposition
10.  Definition: The act of placing two elements close together for contrasting effect.
10.  Example: The juxtaposition of light and shadow in the painting created an intense atmosphere.

11.  Knowledgeable
11.  Definition: Intelligent and well-informed.
11.  Example: The knowledgeable guide answered all of our questions during the tour.

12.  Lethargic
12.  Definition: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
12.  Example: After staying up all night studying, she felt lethargic the next day.

13.  Meticulous
13.  Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
13.  Example: His meticulous research ensured the project was a success.

14.  Nostalgia
14.  Definition: A sentimental longing for the past.
14.  Example: She felt a sense of nostalgia when she revisited her childhood home.

15.  Obstinate
15.  Definition: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.
15.  Example: His obstinate refusal to cooperate frustrated his teammates.

16.  Pragmatic
16.  Definition: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
16.  Example: The manager took a pragmatic approach to address the team's challenges.

17.  Quintessential
17.  Definition: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
17.  Example: She is the quintessential student, always eager to learn and help others.

18.  Resilient
18.  Definition: Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.
18.  Example: The resilient community came together to rebuild after the disaster.

19.  Substantiate
19.  Definition: To provide evidence to support the truth of something.
19.  Example: The researcher worked to substantiate her findings with hard data.

20.  Tenacious
20.  Definition: Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.
20.  Example: Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.