quench

• –verb (used with object) 1. to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).

• 2. to put out or extinguish (fire, flames, etc.). • 3. to cool suddenly by plunging into a liquid, as in

tempering steel by immersion in water. • 4. to subdue or destroy; overcome; quell: to

quench an uprising. • 5. Electronics . to terminate (the flow of electrons

in a vacuum tube) by application of a voltage.

persevere

• –verb (used without object) 1. to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.

• 2. to persist in speech, interrogation, argument, etc.; insist.

• –verb (used with object) 3. to bolster, sustain, or uphold: unflagging faith that had persevered him.

mediator• –noun a person who mediates, esp. between parties at variance. • me·di·ate•    /v. ˈmidiˌeɪt; adj. ˈmidiɪt/ Show Spelled [v. mee-dee-eyt; adj. mee-

dee-it] Show IPA verb, -at·ed, -at·ing, adjective • –verb (used with object) 1. to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an

intermediary between parties; reconcile. • 2. to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an

intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc.

• 3. to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary.

• –verb (used without object) 4. to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.

• 5. to occupy an intermediate place or position. • –adjective 6. acting through, dependent on, or involving an

intermediate agency; not direct or immediate.

candid

• –adjective 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.

• 2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion.

• 3. informal; unposed: a candid photo. • 4. honest; impartial: a candid mind. • 5. Archaic . white. • 6. Archaic . clear; pure. • –noun 7. an unposed photograph.

prudent

• –adjective 1. wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.

• 2. careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.

avarice

• Adj. greed for riches

vigilance

• –noun 1. state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery.

• 2. Pathology . insomnia.

squander

• — vb 1. to spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate

• [ of unknown origin]

prosperous

• –adjective 1. having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.

• 2. well-to-do or well-off: a prosperous family. • 3. favorable or propitious.

oblige

• –verb (used with object) 1. to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.

• 2. to bind morally or legally, as by a promise or contract. • 3. to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit,

favor, or service: I'm much obliged for the ride. • 4. to put (one) in a debt of gratitude, as by a favor or

accommodation: Mr. Weems will oblige us with a song. • 5. to make (an action, policy, etc.) necessary or

obligatory: Your carelessness obliges firmness on my part.

• –verb (used without object) 6. to be kindly accommodating: I'll do anything within reason to oblige.

accommodate• –verb (used with object) 1. to do a kindness or a favor to; oblige; to

accommodate a friend. • 2. to provide suitably; supply (usually fol. by with ): to accommodate a

friend with money. • 3. to lend money to: Can you accommodate him? • 4. to provide with a room and sometimes with food. • 5. to furnish with accommodations. • 6. to have or make room for: Will this elevator accommodate 10

people? • 7. to make suitable or consistent; adapt: to accommodate oneself to

circumstances. • 8. to bring into harmony; adjust; reconcile: to accommodate

differences. • –verb (used without object) 9. to become adjusted or adapted. • 10. to become reconciled; agree.

scattered

• –adjective 1. distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals: scattered villages; scattered showers.

• 2. dispersed; disorganized: scattered forces. • 3. distracted or disorganized: scattered

thoughts. • 4. Meteorology . (of clouds) covering up to

one-half of the sky.