| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |