| Term | Definition |
| accede | to yield |
| brandish | to wave or flourish |
| comprise | to include or contain |
| deft | skillful |
| destitute | deprived of; poor |
| explicit | clearly stated |
| extirpate | to destroy |
| inopportune | coming at a bad time |
| ironic | what happens is not what is expected |
| musty | stale, dusty, not used |
| officious | meddlesome, forward |
| ominous | foreboding, threatening |
| pinnacle | the highest point |
| premeditated | planned beforehand |
| rampant | growing wild, too much |
| solace | comfort, relief, quiet |
| stately | dignified, majestic |
| supple | bending easily, readily acceptable |
| suppress | to stop by force, put down |
| venal | open to or marked by bribery or corruption |