new or unusual in an interesting way

the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed esp. by the generous donation of money to good causes

done without confidence; hesitant

humble submission and respect

alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial

intense and passionate feeling

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

extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

formal and dignified: not cheerful or smiling; seriou

make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

failure to take proper care in doing something

standing out so as to be clearly visible

a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense

using or characterized by irony: happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed