| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |