Legerdemain

lej-er-də-MAYN (/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/)

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.

“Few pop songs show such musical legerdemain — George Michael writing, producing and performing every layer of ‘Last Christmas’ alone.”

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to confine or imprison someone.

to captivate or charm.

excessive in quantity, degree, or extent; unreasonable.

an excessive amount of something; more than is necessary.

individuals who are new to a particular activity or profession, especially in religious contexts.

inclined to make petty or unjustified objections.