| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| flux |
a state of continuous change or movement. |
| inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
| indefinite |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits. |
| management |
the act of controlling and directing. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| trivial |
not valuable or important; insignificant. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |