| Term | Definition |
| interloper | (n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder |
| intrinsic | (adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part |
| inveigh | (v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval |
| lassitude | (n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy |
| millennium | (n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy |
| occult | (adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret, hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; (v.) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural |
| permeate | (v.) To spread through, penetrate, soak through |
| precipitate | (n.) a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering |
| stringent | (adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste |
| surmise | (v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof |