| Term | Definition |
| agenda | a schedule or plan |
| amiable | friendly, good-natured |
| befuddle | to confuse or make stupid |
| blight | a disease that makes plants wither and die; to destroy or ruin |
| boisterous | rough and noisy in a cheerful way |
| clarity | clearness, accuracy |
| compliant | obedient, willing to do what someone else wants |
| conserve | to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save |
| debut | a first public appearance; to make a first appearance |
| gory | bloodshed, slaughter, or violence |
| gross | total, very, very large; twelve dozen |
| induce | to cause something to happen |
| leeway | extra space for moving; forgiveness for mistakes or inaccuracies |
| limber | flexible, to make flexible |
| maze | a mixed-up and confusing set of paths |
| oracle | someone or something that predicts the future |
| partisan | strong supporter of a person, party, or cause; one who supports only one side |
| reimburse | to pay back; to make payment |
| vacate | to leave empty |
| vagabond | someone who wanders, a tramp; wandering, irresponsible |