equivalent

(adjective)

1. Equal, as in force, value, or meaning

     2. Capable of being put into a one-to-one relationship

implore

(verb)

1. Begging

     2. To plead eagerly

self-interest

(noun)

1. Personal advantage or interest

2. Selfish regard for one's own advantage or interest

parson

(noun)

1. Clergyman

     2.  A minister having full charge of a parish

vanity

(noun)

1. Too much concern over one's appearance

     2. The quality or state of being vain