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.