| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| matriarch |
a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |