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Vocab 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruistic | showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish |
| benevolent | well meaning and kindly |
| largess | generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others |
| magnanimous | very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself. |
| munificent | larger or more generous than is usual or necessary |
| philanthropic | seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent |
| prodigal | spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant |
| squander | waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner |