| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| intolerable |
too difficult or unpleasant to be near or to bear. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |