| Term | Definition |
| acute | keen or quick of mind; sharp |
| dynamic | energetic, vigorous |
| heresy | opinion contrary to popular belief |
| ebullient | showing excitement |
| profound | deep, insightful |
| ephemeral | short lived; fleeting |
| belligerent | warlike, argumentative |
| antidote | remedy to counteract poison |
| scanty | barely sufficient; meager |
| infinitesimal | small |
| repress | hold down |
| intimate | private, personal, very familiar |
| ameliorate | improve, make better |
| apathetic | indifferent |
| lax | loose; not rigid |
| indisputable | unquestionable |
| caustic | burning; sarcastically biting |
| tangible | touchable; definite |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| brevity | briefness |
| torpid | dormant; dull; lethargic |
| zeal | passion; enthusiasm |
| predatory | plundering |
| nullify | make void; annul |
| blithe | carefree |