| Term | Definition |
| abound | to be plentiful, filled |
| braggart | a boaster, boastful in a loud annoying way |
| cache | hiding place, something hidden or stored |
| clarification | act of making clear or understandable, explanation |
| despondent | sad, without hope, discouraged |
| embezzle | to steal property entrusted to one's care |
| heartrending | to cause mental pain or grief |
| leisurely | unhurried, taking plenty of time, easygoing |
| lethargic | unnaturally sleepy, dull, slow moving, indifferent |
| malady | sickness, illness, disease, disorder |
| mellow | ripe, well-matured, soft, sweet and rich, gentle, pleasant |
| nomadic | wandering, moving about from place to place |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time, gradually |
| quest | a search, hunt, to seek/ask/search |
| random | by chance, not planned or prearranged, irregular |
| rant | to speak wildly and noisily, loud violent talk |
| reinforce | to make stronger with new materials or support |
| seclusion | isolation from others, solitude |
| status | person's condition or position in the eyes of the law or society |
| turmoil | state of great confusion and disorder, mental strain or agitation |