Verb – Stupefy (+ object) to shock or surprise (someone) very much : to cause (someone) to become confused or unable to think clearly — usually used as (be) stupefied I was stupefied by their decision.
Verb – Obscure (+ object) 1 : to make (something) difficult to understand or know : to make (something) obscure The true history has been obscured by legends about what happened. They accused the company of trying to obscure the Read More …
Verb – Weigh down 1 weigh (someone or something) down or weigh down (someone or something) : to press down on (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) heavier and less able to move easily My heavy backpack Read More …
Adjective – Obsequious This word comes straight from a Latin one meaning the same thing: “compliant, or obedient,” or more literally, “following after.” Obsequious people and things have or show a habit of following orders in a way that’s slave-like, Read More …
Adjective – Insular This word comes from the Latin one for “island.” “Insular” can simply mean “like an island” or “related to an island.” Here’s the figurative meaning. Insular people and things are alone, cut off from other groups, and Read More …