| Term | Definition |
| primeval | ancient, relating to the earliest ages. |
| progeny | children, descendents, offspring. |
| superfluous | beyond what is needed or required, an overflow. |
| vigilant | very alert, watchful. |
| voracious | having a large appetite, ravenous. |
| adulation | excessive flattery or admiration |
| brazen | shameless, insolent, disrespectful |
| monotony | tedious sameness or repetition |
| propriety | conformity to what is socially acceptable, appropriateness |
| sagacious | wise, shrewd, very discerning |
| apathy | lack of concern or feeling, indifference |
| conjecture | an inference or conclusion drawn or deduced by guesswork |
| cryptic | mysterious, secret |
| poignant | deeply affecting the feelings; profoundly moving or touching |
| wistful | full of wishful yearning |
| disavow | to refuse to acknowledge or accept, deny |
| execrable | extrememly bad, deserving of hate |
| fervent | ardent, showing great emotion, impassioned |
| sovereign | possessed of controlling power |
| voluble | able to use words easily, fluent and glib |