| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| query |
a question. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |