| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |