| Term | Definition |
| adhere | to stick fast, cling |
| alter | to change or modify |
| assail | to attack |
| augment | to increase, make or become larger |
| chastise | to punish |
| disperse | to scatter, separate |
| diverge | to branch off, go in different directions |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| extricate | to disentangle |
| forage | to search for, ravage, plunder |
| antagonist | a rival, opponent, adversary |
| apathy | lack of feeling, indifference |
| avarice | greed for money, cupidity |
| clarity | clearness |
| conjecture | a guess, inference |
| defiance | bold opposition, open challenge |
| dexterity | skill, adroitness |
| discretion | prudence, wise restraint |
| exertion | vigorous effort |
| exuberance | overflowing spirits, zestfulness |