Shimmering is a related term of vivid.

As nouns the difference between shimmering and vivid

is that shimmering is a gleam or glimmer while vivid is (new zealand) a felt-tipped permanent marker.

As a verb shimmering

is .

As an adjective vivid is

(of perception) clear, detailed or powerful.

Hand is a synonym of authority.

As nouns the difference between hand and authority

is that hand is tail while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

Stern is a related term of vicious.

As a noun stern

is a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

As an adjective vicious is

pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

Crowded is a related term of compact.

As adjectives the difference between crowded and compact

is that crowded is containing too many of something; teeming while compact is closely packed, ie packing much in a small space.

As verbs the difference between crowded and compact

is that crowded is (crowd) while compact is to make more dense; to compress.

As a noun compact is

an agreement or contract or compact can be a small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into ones pocket.

As adjectives the difference between prominent and primary

is that prominent is standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant while primary is the first in a group or series.

As a noun primary is

a primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

As a verb primary is

to take part in a primary election.

Splendid is a related term of roccoco.

Opprobrious is a synonym of reviling.

As an adjective opprobrious

is of or relating to opprobrium.

As a verb reviling is

.

As a noun reviling is

reproach; abuse; vilification.

Preposterousness is a related term of ridiculousness.

As nouns the difference between preposterousness and ridiculousness

is that preposterousness is the quality of being preposterous while ridiculousness is (uncountable) the characteristic of being ridiculous.

Thoughtless is a related term of heedless.

As adjectives the difference between thoughtless and heedless

is that thoughtless is marked by or showing lack of due thought or care; careless while heedless is unaware, without noticing.

Entice is a related term of tantalise.

As verbs the difference between entice and tantalise

is that entice is to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope while tantalise is .