| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| empirical |
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |