| Term | Definition |
| engender | cause; produce; give rise to |
| ebullient | showing excitement, overflowing with enthusiasm |
| hyperbole | obvious and intentional exaggeration. |
| pompous | overly self-important in speech and manner |
| incipient | beginning; in an early stage |
| distraught | deeply disturbed; very troubled |
| eclectic | selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas |
| stoic | impassive, unmoved by joy or grief |
| cacophony | loud confusing disagreeable sounds |
| sycophant | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage |
| stringent | demanding strict attention to rules and procedures |
| tangential | not especially relevant |