| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |