The Secret of Secrets Vocab

primordial

existing in or persisting from the beginning

divulge

to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)

deride

to laugh at or insult contemptuously

spire

a tapering roof or analogous pyramidal construction surmounting a tower

tousle

dishevel, rumple

regalia

the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty

incant

recite, utter

arresting

catching the attention : striking, impressive

tenacious

aggressively persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired

rivulet

a small stream

consummate

of the highest degree

lithe

characterized by easy flexibility and grace

muse

to become absorbed in thought

specter

a visible disembodied spirit : ghost

nexus

connection, link

occult

matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them — used with the

jettison

to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision

circumspect

careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent

remunerate

to pay an equivalent for

warren

a maze of passageways or small rooms

perambulation

an act of walking about : a tour on foot : stroll

hallowed

sacred, revered

neurotic

emotionally unstable