| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| indigence |
lack of means to live; poverty. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |