radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright

a lone dissenter, such as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from their peers

impressively or overwhelmingly large, luxurious, etc.

settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like

characterized by a disregard of morality, especially in sexual matters; freethinking in matters of religion

somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly

a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in Texas won by six runs (meaning “Texas's baseball team”)

a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief