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altruism collapse: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

affair collapse: a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"; a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

idolatry collapse: the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God; religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

charity collapse: an activity or gift that benefits the public at large; a kindly and lenient attitude toward people; an institution set up to provide help to the needy; a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

revere collapse: American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

affection collapse: a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"

price collapse: the high value or worth of something; "her price is far above rubies"; value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?"; a monetary reward for helping to catch a criminal; "the cattle thief has a price on his head"; United States operatic soprano (born 1927); the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?"; cost of bribing someone; "they say that every politician has a price"; ascertain or learn the price of; "Have you priced personal computers lately?"; determine the price of; "The grocer priced his wares high"

adultery collapse: extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; "adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce"

premium collapse: payment for insurance; the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value; "they paid a premium for access to water"; having or reflecting superior quality or value; "premium gasoline at a premium price"

voyeurism collapse: a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior

benefit collapse: something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"; a performance to raise money for a charitable cause; financial assistance in time of need; be beneficial for; "This will do you good"

invite collapse: a colloquial expression for invitation; "he didn't get no invite to the party"; ask someone in a friendly way to do something; request the participation or presence of; "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference"; ask to enter; "We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee"; increase the likelihood of; "ask for trouble"; "invite criticism"; invite someone to one's house; "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?"; have as a guest; "I invited them to a restaurant"

splinter group collapse: a faction or sect that has broken away from its parent organization

titillate collapse: excite pleasurably or erotically; "A titillating story appeared in the usually conservative magazine"

freebie collapse: something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme); "the road map was a freebie"

ethnic group collapse: people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture

beloved collapse: a beloved person; used as terms of endearment; dearly loved

infatuation collapse: an object of extravagant short-lived passion; foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

flower power collapse: a counterculture of young people in the US during the 1960s and 70s

divine right collapse: the doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God and are not accountable to their subjects; rebellion is the worst of political crimes; "the doctrine of the divine right of kings was enunciated by the Stuarts in Britain in the 16th century"

ardor collapse: feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor"; intense feeling of love; a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal"

take to collapse: develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation; "She took to drink"; "Men take to the military trades"

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