| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| enrapture |
to cause to be in rapture or to be ecstatically joyful. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| underscore |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath. |