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

2. placid
Calm or peaceful
Synonyms: tranquil, quiet

3. sublime
Impressive or outstanding
Synonyms: grand, magnificent, lofty

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

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

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

7. beguile
To deceive with charm

8. conciliate
To win or gain trust
Synonyms: calm or soothe

9. incredulously
Disbelievingly
Synonyms: distrustfully, suspiciously

10. rescind
To declare cancelled
Synonyms: recall, overturn, remove