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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
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| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
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