A | B |
egoist | believes in self-advancement (likes himself a lot) |
egotist | talks about himself and accomplishments |
altruist | is interested in the welfare of others |
introvert | turns thoughts inward (shy) |
extrovert | turns thoughts outward (outgoing) |
ambivert | turns thoughts both inward and outward |
misanthrope | hates people |
misogynist | hates women |
misogamist | hates marriage |
ascetic | asceticqdoes not pursue pleasures of the flesh |
ego | I--concept of self |
egocentric | excessively fixated on his own desires, needs, etc. |
altruism | philopophy of putting another's welfare above one's own |
to alternate | to take one, skip one, etc. |
to alter | to change |
altercation | argument |
egomaniacal | morbidly wrapped up in oneself |
alternative | a choice |
alteration | a change |
alter ego | one's other self |
alternate (adj.) | other possible choice |
ambidextrous | capable of using both hands with equal skill |
dexterous | skillful |
sinister | evil, threatening |
gauche | awkward |
misanthrope | hates mankind |
anthropology | study of human development |
gynecology | study of female ailments |
monogamy | system of only one marriage |
bigamy | illegal plurality of marriages |