| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |