| Term | Definition |
| unwitting | (adj.) inadvertent, unintentional; unaware |
| unswerving | (adj.) steadfast; constant |
| inhibiting | (adj.) holding back, restraining |
| antagonistic | (adj.) apposing; hostile, unfriendly |
| elusive | (adj.) hard to express, define, or capture |
| skeptic | (n) doubter, one who habitually doubts accepted beliefs |
| simultaneous | (adj.) happening or existing at the same time |
| tranquil | (a) peaceful; quiet |
| intractable | (adj.) hard to control or manage |
| turmoil | (n) disorder; chaos |
| vanquish | (v) to conquer, defeat thoroughly |
| erratic | (a) unpredictable |
| vociferous | (adj.) talkative; crying out noisily |
| garrulous | (adj.) excessively talkative, esp. about trivial matters |
| effusive | (adj.) unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy |
| taciturn | (adj.) silent; reserved; RETICENT |
| miserly | (adj.) stingy; PARSIMONIOUS |
| munificent | (adj.) extremely generous |
| spendthrift | (n) squanderer, recklessly wasteful person |
| raucous | (a) noisy and disorderly |
| inquisitive | (a) curious |
| sophisticated | (adj.) URBANE; complex or intricate |
| stamina | (n) enduring strength and energy |