Zenith: time at which something is most powerful or successful.
acerbic: harsh or corrosive in tone
But the risk, of course, was that an acerbic confrontation could turn off the very swing voters he covets.
Bravado - a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
circumspect: prudent; cautious; acting after careful thought
Draconian - (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.
Exegesis:
critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.
"the task of biblical exegesis"
fastidious =difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky
grouse : complain; fuss; grumble; grouch
hierophant
one who shows or reveals sacred things
Imbroglio - an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Jabot - lace frill worn on shirt or dress from front
Tanius - plant eating dinosaur found in china dating back to 85 million years ago.
Natasha222:Jabot - lace frill worn on shirt or dress from front
Kraal - A rural village, typically consisting of huts surrounded by a stockade. An enclosure for livestock.
Laetificate - It’s a word not much used since the 1600s which means to lift someone’s spirits.
Minerva - a woman of great wisdom, a goddess. See Athena