Albeit
although, even though
Aloof
Distant or unsympathetic in attitude
Ambivalent
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Chasm
A wide difference in opinion or feeling between two groups
Curt
Brief as if to be rude; abrupt
Daunt
To make afraid, intimidate, or dishearten
Disdain
A lack of respect and feeling intense dislike
Feign
To pretend to be affected by something
Fickle
Changing casually & frequently in an inconsistent way
Fleeting
Lasting for only a brief time
Furtive
Acting in a sneaky, crafty manner
Harbor
To maintain a theory, thought, or feeling
Implore
To beg someone to do something
Melee
A confused fight or skirmish
Nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Palliate
To lessen the pain or severity
Pragmatic
Sensible, practical, realistic
Reticent
Being reserved and restrained
Ruminate
To reflect, ponder, or mull over
Scoff
To laugh at in a scornful or mocking way