| Term | Definition |
| adulterate | to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value |
| ambidextrous | able to use both hands equally well, very skillful, deceitful, hypocritical |
| augment | to make larger, increase |
| bereft | deprived of, made unhappy through a loss |
| deploy | to position or arrange, to utilize, to form up |
| dour | stern, unyielding gloomy, ill-humored |
| fortitude | courage in facing difficulties |
| gape | to stare with open mouth, to open the mouth wide, to open wide |
| gibe | to utter taunting words, an expression of scorn |
| guise | an external appearance, cover, mask |