| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |