To confuse or amaze Synonyms: astonish, astound, baffle

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To confuse or amaze Synonyms: astonish, astound, baffle Confound To confuse or amaze Synonyms: astonish, astound, baffle

placid Calm or peaceful Synonyms: tranquil, quiet

sublime Impressive or outstanding Synonyms: grand, magnificent, lofty

augury An omen or sign of something coming Synonyms: warning, sign

gaunt Extremely thin and bony Synonyms: lank, scrawny, emaciated

adamant Unyielding in attitude or opinion Synonyms: resolute, unbending, stubborn

beguile To deceive with charm

conciliate To win or gain trust Synonyms: calm or soothe

incredulously Disbelievingly Synonyms: distrustfully, suspiciously

rescind To declare cancelled Synonyms: recall, overturn, remove