| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Paradox | A statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is actually true |
| Irony | A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean the opposite of what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention. |
| cogitation | concerted thought or reflection; meditation; contemplation |
| humility | the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc. |
| scrutiny | a close and searching look. |
| slunk | o move or go in a furtive, abject manner, as from fear, cowardice, or shame |
| yokel | A rustic; a bumpkin. |
| futile | trifling; frivolous; unimportant. |
| impromptu | made or done without previous preparation |
| spectral | of or pertaining to a specter; ghostly; phantom |
| obstinate | not easily controlled or overcome |
| Satan | Another word for the devil |
| solemn | serious or earnestness |
| allusion | a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication |
| hitherto | up to this time; until now |
| depleted | to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of: |
| fortnight | 2 weeks |
| dado | The lower portion of the wall of a room, decorated differently from the upper section, as with panels. |
| accentuated | To stress or emphasize; intensify |
| precipitous | extremely or impassably steep |
| solitude | the state of being or living alone; seclusion |
| commodius | spacious and convenient; roomy |
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