altruism
Day 2Level 1AL-troo-iz-uhm
selflessness
practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others; being self-sacrificing
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
selflessness, benevolence, kindness
Antonyms:
meanness
Example Sentence:
Altruism, or selfless acts that benefit others, have long been a mystery of human behavior.
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uh-DROYT
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am-BIV-uh-luhns
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uh-NAAK-ruh-nih-suhm
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arboreal
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ahr-BAWR-ee-uhl
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uh-SAHY-luhm
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av-uh-KEY-shuhn
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