Flummoxes - Perplex (someone) greatly , confuse
Iconoclastic - One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.
Emissary - A person sent on a special mission, e.g., as a diplomatic representative
Sobriquet An affectionate or humorous nickname. 2. An assumed name.
Shroud usually refers to an item, such as a cloth, that covers or protects some other object
Caricature - A representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect.
Jeopardy - Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Diadem - A crown worn as a sign of royalty
Delineate - Describe or portray (something) precisely.
Fulsome - Offensively flattering or insincere. Complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.
Flourishes - Noun:A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made esp. to attract the attention of others.
Frisson - A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear
Audacious - Showing a willingness to take bold risks, Showing an impudent lack of respect
mélange - a mixture of disparate (Essentially different in kind ) things
editor at large - A person who contributes content to a publication, but on his own direction and his own story ideas. Not involved in the core editing team. A writer on the other hand is given directions and a story to research and write about. Eg. Hamish bowles is the editor at large for vogue
Euphemism- the act of using a milder word for a harsher reality to save on emotional conflict. Passed away is a euphemism for died.
File-past : At a fashion show, when the model of all looks walk the runway in a line at the end.
Unrelenting : Unyielding , merciless, not ddecreasing in speed or determination.
dainty : delicate nice elegant fine
evocative : bringing strong memories, images or feelings to mind.
