| Term | Definition |
|---|
| primitive | crude: belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity |
| menacing | threatening |
| impending | approaching, about to happen |
| treachery | disregard of trust or faith, usually for personal gain |
| ignominious | characterized by disgrace or shame |
| conciliatory | to become friendly or agreeable |
| impartial | treating or affecting all equally |
| taunt | a sarcastic challenge or insult |
| indispensable | absolutely necessary; vitally necessary |
| conspicuous | obvious to the eye or mind |
| perpetual | continuing forever or indefinitely |
| blunder | an embarrassing mistake |
| culprit | someone who is blamed for doing something wrong |
| articulate | put into words or an expression |
| apprehensive | mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc. |
| exultantly | joyful and proud in manner especially because of triumph or success |
| chivalrous | being attentive to women like an ideal knight |
| impel | urge or force (a person) to an action; motivate |
| vigilant | carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger |
| superfluous | serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being |
| adamant | any substance of exceeding hardness or impenetrability |
| facetious | amusing, funny |
| garrulous | given to constant trivial talking |
| enigma | a riddle |
| aversion | a mental condition of fixed opposition to or dislike of some particular thing |
| erudite | well educated |
| interim | time between acts or periods |
| meticulous | over-cautious |
| permeate | to spread throughout |
| precocious | having the mental faculties prematurely developed |
| ubiquitous | being present everywhere |
| foible | a personal weakness or failing |
| vestige | a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists |
| bewilder | cause someone to be perplexed and confused |
| didactic | pertaining to teaching |
| correlate | to put in some relation of connection or correspondence |
| reproach | express criticism towards |
| indolent | disclined to work or exertion; lazy |
| placid | calm and quiet; peaceful |
| contempt | lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |
| fertile | capable of growing abundant crops; productive;capable of reproducing |
| opulent | rich and superior in quality |
| boisterous | noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline |
| wistful | full of yearning or longing; sad and thoughtful |
| verbose | using or expressed in more words than are needed |
| transient | lasting for a short time; temporary |
| ardent | enthusiastic or passionate about something |
| retinue | a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person |
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