| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |
| wasteland |
land where there are no living things or where nothing will grow. |