remove blame or guilt for a wrongdoing

a selfless act; philanthropy

so focused on one small thing that the whole picture can't be seen

shock or excite, typically into taking action

lacking social grace

the top of a trajectory; the highest point

incapable of producing any result

to think deeply; ponder

tense bitterness in a relationship

comfort in a time of stress or sadness

lacking taste of class

lacking inspiration

from the gut; animalistic

having or showing no skill

to make less severe, serious, or painful

something that kills pain

to alternate indecisively between two choices

designed to start fires or conflict

moral corruption

a defensive wall

persuade by flattering or gently teasing

something that marks the approach of something else

acting quickly without thought

spoken or done without preparation