HAL Vocab Quiz #8

ambivalence

(n.) the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

brevity

(adj.) concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

daunt

(v.) make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

dissonance

(n.) a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements

esoteric

(adj.) intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

gravity

(n.) extreme or alarming importance; seriousness

incite

(v.) encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior)

irresolute

(adj.) showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

obdurate

(adj.) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

profane

(adj.) relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious

satirical

(adj.) criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point

turbulence

(n.) great commotion or agitation