| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| implicate |
to involve or prove involvement of (someone or something) in an affair, situation, event, or series of events. |
| incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |