corroborate
confirm; support
nexus
connection
subjugate
conquer; bring under control
scrupulous
extremely thorough
collusion
conspiring in a fraudulent scheme
belie
contradict; give the lie to
polemic
controversy; argument in support of a point of view
disabuse
correct a false impression
debauch
seduce from virtue; corrupt
deference
courteous regard for another’s wish
fawning
courting favor by flattering and cringing
trenchant
cutting; keen
incisive
cutting; sharp
audacious
daring; bold
opaque
dark; not transparent
resplendent
dazzling; glorious
baleful
deadly; ominous
guile
deceit; cunning
infer
deduce; conclude
rampart
defensive mound of earth