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Altruism, the selfless concern for the welfare of others, is exemplified by individuals like Cam Newton, who donates significant funds to schools, positively impacting countless lives. This practice extends beyond athletes to anyone who acts with kindness and consideration for others. Such selfless actions create a ripple effect, fostering a sense of community and encouragement among those who receive help. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can build a world governed by compassion and support, inspiring future generations to follow suit.
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STEM LIST 64 • A PERSON THAT IS GIVING, CHARITABLE • Due to selfless altruism, athletes such as Cam Newton who gives thousands of dollars to schools make the world a better place. • ALTRUISM theprincipleorpractice of unselfish concern for or devotion to thewelfareofothers STEM : ALTER - OTHER
OBSEQUIES • A FUNERAL CEREMONY • MILLIONS OF PEOPLE MOURNED THE LOSS OF WHITNEY HOUSTON AS MANY WATCHED HER OBSEQUIES ON TELEVISION. • OBSEQUIES • A FUNERAL RITE OR CEREMONY • STEM • OB – AGAINST • SEQU - FOLLOW
EXODUS • THE DEPARTURE OF A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE • THE SOUND OF THE FIRE ALARM LED TO AN EXODUS OF ALL STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING. • EXODUS • A DEPARTURE OF A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE • STEM • EX - OUT
PENSIVE • TO BE INWARD IN THOUGHT • WEBSTER SEEMED PENSIVE, TURNED INWARD AS HE SAT QUIETLY WAITING HIS TURN TO TAKE HIS DRIVING EXAM. • PENSIVE • dreamilyorwistfully thoughtful • STEM • PEND - HANG
UNDULATE • A WAVE LIKE MOTION • AS I LOOKED AT MY REFLECTION UNDULATE IN THE WATER IT MADE ME FEEL AT PEACE AS I SAT IN THE BOAT THIS MORNING AT THE LAKE. • UNDULATE • tomovewith a sinuous or wavelike motion • STEM • UND – WAVE • ATE - CAUSE
AMIABLE • EASYGOING, APPROACHABLE • Mr. Burke’s kind, amiable, personality helps make students feel comfortable in his class. • AMIABLE • friendly; sociable • STEM • AMAT - LOVE
SERENE • TO BE RELAXED • A STUDENT TOLdME LISTENING TO HIP HOP IN THEIR ROOM WITH THE DOOR CLOSED PUTS THEM IN A SERENE STATE OF MIND. • SERENE • calm, peaceful, or tranquil • STEM • XERO - DRY
SEDATE • TO CALM • SOME PEOPLE TAKE SLEEPING PILLS AT NIGHT TO SEDATE THEIR BODY IN ORDER TO SLEEP. • SEDATE • calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement • STEM • SED - SIT
CONDESCEND • TO PUT DOWN SOMEONE BECAUSE YOU FEEL BETTER THAN FOR YOU TO TALK ABOUT A LOW LEVEL EC STUDENT IN A NEGATIVE MANNER WOULD BE TO CONDESCEND. • CONDESCEND • to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity. • STEM • DE – DOWN • CON-TOGETHER
NIHILISM • TO REBEL AGAINST RULES • A PERSON WHO COMMITS CRIMES IS SHOWING BEHAVIOR IN A FORM OF NIHILISM. • NIHILISM • total rejection of established laws and institutions • STEM • NIHIL – NOTHING • ISM - DOCTRINE
INTERSTICE • A SMALL, TIGHT SPACE • TO VISUALLY INSPECT THE INTERSTICE OF A PRISON CELL IT IS OBVIOUS THAT A PRISONER HAS LITTLE LIVING SPACE. • INTERSTICE • a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts • STEM • INTER -BETWEEN
ABATE • AS A ATHLETE GROWS OLDER THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS EVENTUALLY ABATE THEM. • ABATE • to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, lessen; diminish • STEM • AB -AWAY
OBSEQUIOUS • SHOWING A SERVANT LIKE ATTITUDE • The staff is charming and superb, being attentive without being obsequious. • OBSEQUIOUS • characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference • STEM • OUS – FULL OF