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Altruism (n.)
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the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).
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Ascend (v.)
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to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise
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Boisterous (adj.)
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rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained
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Divulge (v.)
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to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).
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Laconic (adj.)
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using few words; expressing much in few words; concise
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Pulverize (v.)
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to reduce to dust or powder, as by pounding or grinding.
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Repose (v.)
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the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
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Retort (v.)
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to reply to, usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to.
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Somber (adj.)
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gloomy, depressing, or dismal: a somber mood
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Tumult (n.)
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
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