| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| coherent |
lumping, holding, or sticking together. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |