abhorrence
noun a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing

advocate
verb publicly recommend or support

alienated
adjective experiencing feelings of isolation or estrangement

ambivalent
adjective having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

compound
verb make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of

evocative
adjective bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

gild
verb cover thinly with gold

glower
verb have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl

impassive
adjective not feeling or showing emotion

onerous
adjective (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

ostentatious
adjective characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress

pejorative
adjective expressing contempt or disapproval

pensive
adjective engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

pretentious
adjective attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

vacillate
verb waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive