| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| exodus |
the leaving of large numbers of people. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |