Synonyms

The word 'strange' means unusual or unfamiliar, which is synonymous with 'alien' in this context.

Sincere means free from pretense or deceit. Unfeigned is a direct synonym meaning genuine or sincere.

Ostensible means stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. Professed means claimed or asserted, often implying it might not be the whole truth.

Vague means of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character. Obscure is a synonym meaning not discovered or known about; uncertain.

A hub is the effective center of an activity, region, or network. Centre is the direct synonym.

Mutiny is an open rebellion against the proper authorities. Revolt is a direct synonym for this act of defiance.

Consecrate means to make or declare something sacred. Bless is a synonym that shares the sense of dedicating or sanctifying.

A seer is a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future. Prophet is the standard synonym.

An ordeal is a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one. A test is a synonym in the sense of a challenging trial.

Ordain means to make someone a priest or minister, or to establish something by decree. Establish is a synonym for setting something up firmly.

Opulence means great wealth or luxuriousness. Wealth is the direct synonym.

A waif is a homeless and helpless person, especially a neglected or abandoned child. Orphan is the closest synonym provided.

Embellish means to make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details. Decorate is the direct synonym.

Agony is extreme physical or mental suffering. Misery is a synonym for a state of great distress or discomfort.

Adore means to love and respect someone deeply. Worship is a synonym that captures this intense devotion.

Evict means to expel someone from a property. Oust is a synonym meaning to drive out or expel.

Almighty means having complete power. Omnipotent is the precise synonym for all-powerful.

Aquatic means relating to water. Nautical is a synonym relating to sailors, ships, or navigation on water.

Skeptical and agnostic both means 'doubtful'.

Blunt means having a worn-down edge or point, or being direct to the point of rudeness. Obtuse is a synonym meaning insensitive or slow to understand, often used for dullness.

Odd means different from what is usual or expected. Strange is the direct synonym.

Seep means to flow or leak slowly through porous material. Flow is the most appropriate synonym in this context.

Oblivion is the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening. Obscurity is a synonym for the state of being unknown or forgotten.

Ominous means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Threatening is the direct synonym.

Aggrandize means to increase the power, status, or wealth of. Expand is a synonym for increasing in size or scope.