| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| query |
a question. |
| rudimentary |
of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| sensual |
related to or providing pleasure from the ways humans perceive stimuli, such as through touch, taste, or smell. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |