aloof (adj)
removed/distant emotionally or physically
altruism (noun)
a concern for others; generosity
candid (adj)
honest sincere expression
cloistered (adj)
isolated from outside world
conscientious (adj)
careful, meticulous
cynical (adj)
believing that people act only out of selfish motives
discerning (adj)
mentally quick and observant; having insight and understanding
egocentric (adj)
self-centered
enumeration (adj)
listing items in order
err (verb)
to make a mistake
fastidious (adj)
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
feign (verb)
to fake or pretend
humility (noun)
humble and modest, free from pride
indignation (noun)
anger as a result of something unjust
juxtaposition (noun)
comparing & contrasting 2 things next to each other
neurosis (noun)
mental disorder causing compulsive acts
pedantic (adj)
tending to show off one's learning
quell (verb)
calm; pacify from submission
reconcile (verb)
to reestablish friendship, to resolve a dispute
sordid (adj)
vile, dirty, filthy
tepid (adj)
lukewarm, unenthusiastic
thwart (verb)
defeat; prevent; frustrate
turbulent (adj)
unruly, agitated
typify (verb)
to represent
valiant (adj)
brave, courageous