| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |