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::: vacillate - waver (in opinion); fluctuate; sway to and fro; N. vacillation
::: martinet - strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
::: tempestuous - stormy; violent; impassioned; N. tempest: violent storm
::: outmoded - no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
::: regeneration - spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
::: menial - suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
::: altruistic - unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism
::: pugnacity - combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
::: propitious - favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
::: machinations - evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate