the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

to rush violently; move with great speed

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

to join closely and intimately

to make valid; substantiate; confirm

a threat of punishment or vengeance

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism

pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech; incessant or compulsive talkativeness

not stylish; drab; old-fashioned

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound

beaming with happiness, optimism, or anticipation

having little or no meaning; making little or no sense

to criticize or reprimand severely

characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly