| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Antithesis | contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical |
| Apocryphal | of questionable authenticity |
| Cadence | a recurrent rhythmical series |
| Circumvent | To avoid through craftiness |
| Denigrate | charge falsely or with malicious intent |
| Dire | fraught with extreme danger |
| Expostulate | to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning |
| Filial | relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring |
| Indiscriminate | without restraint or control; unselective |
| Nascent | coming into existence; emerging |
| Pall | cause to lose courage |
| Portentous | of momentous or ominous significance |
| Requiem | a Mass celebrated for the dead |
| superfluous | extra; unnecessary |
| Usurp | to take over; to seize power |
| Adapt | make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose |
| adopt | take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect |
| Paradigm | an example or model |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
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