1. ambivalent /æmˈbɪvələnt/= not sure whether you want or like something or not ambivalent about
We are both somewhat ambivalent about having a child.
ambivalent attitude/feelings etc
—ambivalence noun [singular, uncountable]
O'Neill had a genuine ambivalence toward US involvement in the war.
—ambivalently adverb
2. rapport =friendly agreement and understanding between people → relationship
rapport with/between He had an excellent rapport with his patients.
establish/build up/develop (a) rapport He built up a good rapport with the children.
3. hysterical=
01 unable to control your behaviour or emotions because you are very upset, afraid, excited etc
Janet became hysterical and began screaming.
Everyone in the studio burst into hysterical laughter.
02 informal extremely funny SYN hilarious
It was absolutely hysterical! I’ve never laughed so much.
—hysterically /-kli/ adverb
