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Esoteric

intended for/likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Ambivalence

the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something/someone

Plight

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Reverberated

(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large/powerful/intense/capable

Reputed

generally believed to exist or be something specified, but not definitely the case

Indigent

poor; needy

Precocious

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

Palpable

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

able to be touched/felt

Vindicate

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

Incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Adamantly

in a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one’s mind; firmly and resolutely

Vehemently

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

Surreal

having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre

Futile

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Implicate

convey (a meaning or intention) indirectly through what one says, rather than stating it explicitly; imply

Anomaly

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

Curtailed

reduced in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on

Invariably

in every case or on every occasion; always

Culpability

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame