| Term | Definition |
| adage | (n.) a proverb, wise saying |
| bonanza | (n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain |
| churlish | (adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude |
| citadel | (n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place |
| collaborate | (v.) to work with, work together |
| decree | (n.) an order having the force of law; (v.) to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully |
| discordant | (adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting |
| evolve | (v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level |
| excerpt | (n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote |
| grope | (v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly |