| Term | Definition |
| Abridge | to make shorter |
| Adherent | (n) a follower, supporter; (adj) attached, sticking to |
| Altercation | an angry argument |
| Cherubic | resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent |
| Condone | to pardon or overlook |
| Dissent | (v) to disagree; (n) disagreement |
| Eminent | famous, outstanding, distinguished, projecting |
| Exorcise | to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppresive |
| Fabricate | to make, manufacture; to make up, invent |
| Irate | angry |
| Marauder | a raider, plunderer |
| Obesity | excessive fatness |
| Pauper | an extremely poor person |
| Pilfer | to steal in small quantities |
| Rift | a split, break, breach |
| Semblance | a likeness, an outward appearance, an apparition |
| Surmount | to overcome, rise above |
| Terminate | to bring to an end |
| Trite | commonplace; overused, stale |
| Usurp | to seize and hold a position by force |