| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| amenity |
(plural) social courtesies; agreeable manners; pleasantries. |
| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |