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Altruistic
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Adj. unselfish, generous, showing concern for others.
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Angular
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Adj. sharp-cornered or having many angles.
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Discern
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V. to perceive or recognize.
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Disdain
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N. dislike or hatred; the feeling that someone/something is not worthy.
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Embellish
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V. exaggerate; to make more attractive by adding details.
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Insipid
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Adj. useless, boring, a waste of time.
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Lament
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N. a passionate expression of grief or remorse
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Reticence
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N. a reluctance to talk; not revealing one's thoughts/feelings easily.
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Serene
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Adj. calm, peaceful
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Taciturn
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Adj. very quiet; not outspoken, but having some depth.
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Superfluous
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Adj. more than enough; extra, over-flowing, unnecessary
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Banal
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Adj. plain, bland, ordinary or common.
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Capricious
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Adj. changing frequently, fickle.
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Dawdle
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V. to waste time or move slowly.
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Extol
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V. to praise or glorify.
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