| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |