More about ambivalent

• First used in 1910s in the field of psychology.
• Back formation from ambivalence; see ambi-, “both” + valence, “strength, worth.”

EXAMPLES OF AMBIVALENT

• His ambivalent feelings towards his hometown made it hard for him to decide whether to move back or stay in the city.
• I felt ambivalent about starting a new job; excited for the opportunity but sad to leave my current team.

More about pandemonium

• First recorded in 1660–70; see pan-, demon, -ium.
• After Pandaemonium, Milton’s name in Paradise Lost for the capital of hell:

Mean while the winged Haralds by command
Of Sovran power, with awful Ceremony
And Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim
A solemn Councel forthwith to be held
At Pandaemonium, the high Capital
Of Satan and his Peers

EXAMPLES OF PANDEMONIUM

• When the escaped lion roamed the zoo grounds, pandemonium ensued as visitors ran in every direction, screaming in fear.
• When the opposing team scored the winning goal in the last second, pandemonium broke loose among the fans, who stormed the field in a frenzy.

More about foppish

• First recorded in 1595–1605.
• Formed from fop + -ish¹.

EXAMPLES OF FOPPISH

• The actor’s foppish mannerisms in the play perfectly captured the essence of a vain nobleman.
• His foppish attire, complete with a silk cravat and tailored waistcoat, stood out at the casual gathering.