| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| arduous |
entailing great difficulty, exertion, or endurance; laborious. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| malignant |
meant to cause harm; evil. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |