| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |