| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |