(literary) describes mountains that are towering and rugged; can also describe rocks or cliffs that are sharply protruding

extraordinary or eventful times; months and years of hard struggles; a period of unusual and great achievements

extraordinary or momentous times; years that are significant and filled with important events

(idiom) showing extraordinary talent and potential at a young age; having a distinguished or prominent appearance; gifted

(bound form) high and precipitous, especially of mountains or peaks