| Term | Definition |
| galvanize | to stimulate, excite |
| iterate | to utter again, repeat |
| nurture | to nourish, foster, rear |
| ostracize | to banish, exclude |
| prevaricate | to evade the truth, lie or quibble |
| scrutinize | to examine closely |
| transfigure | to transform, glorify |
| vacillate | to waver or be changeable |
| venerate | to regard with deep respect, revere |
| vitiate | to contaminate, debase, or render worthless |
| articulate | spoken distinctly, able to express (oneself) |
| juvenile | youthful, for children, immature |
| lucrative | profitable, remunerative |
| mercenary | acting from desire for money |
| pallid | pale, wan |
| pious | outwardly religious, godly |
| provident | exercising foresight |
| tolerant | forbearing, respectful |
| turbulent | disorderly, tumultuous |
| vicious | evil, destructive, savage |