- Advent
n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.
- Galvanizing
adj. thrilling, exciting, stimulating
The galvanizing performance left everyone spellbound.
- Dire
adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful
When the police didn't explain what was happening right away, Jane knew that the situation must be dire.