| Term | Definition |
| mellifluous | having a rich, smoothly flowing sound |
| epicurean | taking pleasure in food and drink |
| oeuvre | the complete work of an artist, composer, or writer |
| arbiter | a person with the ability to resolve a disagreement; a judge |
| verdant | fresh and green, referring to plant life |
| vagary | unpredictable action or behavior |
| vacuous | lacking intelligence |
| attrition | a wearing down over time |
| archetype | a prototype or original model |
| approbation | formal approving of an act |
| burgeon | to grow, expand, or bloom |
| commensurate | an equal measure; corresponding size and measurement |
| confluence | a meeting or gathering together |
| coup | a surprising, brilliant, and usually successful act |
| secular | not spiritual or religious; worldly |