| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |