| Term | Definition |
| appall | to horrify, shock, overcome with fear |
| discern | to see clearly, perceive |
| esteem | to value highly |
| feign | to pretend |
| meditate | to think, reflect, intend, or plan |
| obsess | to haunt, beset, harass |
| redeem | to buy back, made amends |
| relent | to become less severe, soften |
| salvage | to save, restore, recover (part of) the value |
| wrest | to take by force, twist from |
| brevity | shortness, conciseness |
| censure | strong criticism, condemnation |
| chaos | confusion, disorder |
| citael | a fortress or stronghold |
| counsel | advice, shared knowledge; legal adviser |
| celebrity | a widely known person |
| custody | keeping, care, guarding |
| deluge | a great downpour or flood |
| demeanor | conduct, behavior, manner |
| epoch | distinctive age or outstanding period of time |