| Term | Definition |
| encrypt | to write in code; to encode |
| prognosticate | to predict; to know before |
| gnomic | related to short, wise, witty sayings |
| crypt | an underground chamber or vault |
| agnosticism | the doctrine that the existence of any ultimate being is unknown;skepticism |
| cryptic | having a hidden or ambiguous meaning |
| indignity | an act that offends one's self respect; an insult |
| dignity | the quality of deserving respect; self respect |
| condign | deserved; appropriate |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank |
| indignation | anger resulting from injustice |
| dignify | to give distinction to; to exalt |
| dominion | authority over others |
| predominant | most common or powerful; before all others |
| dominate | to control or have power over others |
| indomitable | not easily subdued; unyeilding |
| dominant | that which is more controlling or important |