Exponential

ex·po·nen·tial

 [ek-spoh-nen-shuhl, -spuh-] 

–adjective

1.

of or pertaining to an exponent or exponents.

2.

Mathematics .

a.

of or pertaining to the constant e.

b.

(of an equation) having one or more unknown variablesin one or more exponents.

–noun

3.

Mathematics .

a.

the constant e  raised to the power equal to a givenexpression, as e ^3 x ,  which is the exponential of 3 x.

b.

any positive constant raised to a power.

Flabbergast

flab·ber·gast

 [flab-er-gast] 

–verb (used with object)

to overcome with surprise and bewilderment; astound.

Profane

pro·fane

adjective, verb,

 

 

–adjective

1.

characterized by irreverence or contempt for god or sacred principles or things; irreligious.

2.

not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular ( opposed to sacred).

3.

unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites.

4.

not initiated into religious rites or mysteries, as persons.

5.

common or vulgar.

 

–verb (used with object)

6.

to misuse (anything that should be held in reverence or respect); defile; debase; employ basely or unworthily.

7.

to treat (anything sacred) with irreverence or contempt; violate the sanctity of: to profane a shrine.