| Term | Definition |
| collaborate | verb -to work together on a project; cooperate in an effort |
| despondent | -downhearted; hopeless; overwhelmed with sadness |
| instigate | verb -to bring about by moving to action; stir up |
| resilient | adjective -able to recover quickly from harm, illness, or misfortune |
| retrospect | adjective -reviewing the past; considering past events |
| rudimentary | adjective -fundamental; necessary to learn first |
| scoff | verb -to make fun of; mock; refuse to take seriously; to ridicule |
| squelch | verb -to silence or suppress; crush; to hold back |
| venerate | verb -to respect deeply; revere; to honor |
| zealot | noun -a person totally devoted to a purpose or cause |