| Term | Definition |
| Furtive | secretive |
| Punctilious | very exact or precise |
| Nonchalance | a casual lack of concern |
| Chagrined | embarrassed |
| Placate | to sooth |
| Pompous | arrogant; pretentious; thinking you're better than others |
| Timorous | frightened or timid |
| Veritable | actual, true |
| Cadence | beat, rhythm |
| Rankle | annoy |
| Obstreperous | loud, noisy |
| Unorthodox | unusual; out of the ordinary |
| Heretic | someone ho holds controversial opinions in any area, especially regarding religion or Catholic Church |
| Contrite | sorry; penitent; showing repentance |
| Poignant | moving, touching |
| Insubordination | refusal to obey |
| Avail | to make use of |
| Sanction | to give approval or consent |
| Drudgery | tiresome or menial work |
| Docile | meek and mild; submissive; easily giving in to others |