| Term | Definition |
| zephyr | (noun) a gentle breeze |
| quotidian | (adjective) daily |
| quagmire | (noun) a difficult situation |
| inane | (adjective) silly and meaningless |
| scintillating | (adjective) animated; full-of-life; witty; brilliant; clever |
| novice | (noun) a beginner |
| magnanimous | (adjective) generous and forgiving; noble |
| kudos | (noun) praise for achievement |
| ennui | (noun) boredom; weariness |
| respite | (noun) rest; temporary break |
| pariah | (noun) an outcast; a person or animal who is despised or avoided |
| hackneyed | (adjective) unoriginal; trite |
| emulate | (verb) to imitate |
| vapid | (adjective) lacking liveliness; dull, flat |
| obscure | (adjective) not clear in meaning |
| dearth | (noun) an inadequate supply; a shortage |
| benign | (adjective) not threatening; mild or harmless |
| alacrity | (noun) speed; eagerness |
| fathom | (verb) to comprehend or understand |
| querulous | (adjective) complaining; whiny |