| Term | Definition |
| abduct | to kidnap or carry off by force |
| guerrillas | members of an irregular military force operating in small bands behind enemy lines |
| buffoon | one who amuses with jokes and tricks; a bumbling or ridiculous person, a fool |
| flounder | to move clumsily; to struggle or proceed with difficulty; also a flat fish |
| culture | the developed pattern of one's knowledge, beliefs and behavior |
| elegant | characterized or exhibiting elegance; excellent |
| inhabit | to live or dwell in |
| goad | to urge, prick or push; anything that pricks, prods, or urges |
| fertile | able to reproduce children, seeds or fruits; highly productive |
| aqueduct | a large pipe or conduit for carrying water from a distant location |