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Word: altruistic

Definition: unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism


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::: dally - trifle with; toy with; treat without the necessary seriousness; procrastinate; waste time
::: impotent - weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
::: tycoon - wealthy and powerful businessperson; wealthy leader; magnate; Ex. business tycoon
::: evocative - tending to call up (emotions, memories)
::: grisly - ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
::: abut - border upon; adjoin
::: consensus - general agreement; opinion reached by a group
::: brawl - noisy quarrel
::: pallid - pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
::: tantamount - equivalent in effect or value; Ex. This invasion is tantamount to a declaration of war; CF. amount