GRE Word List

AMBIVALENCE

simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action

The meaning of the word ambivalence is simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action.

Random words

WordMeaning
pedagogueteacher
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
humdrummonotonous
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
alludeto make indirect reference