| Term | Definition |
| acquiesce | to agree or comply reluctantly but without protest |
| cite | to refer to or quote as support or example; to praise officially, to honor; to summon before a court |
| cynical | negative or pessimistic toward the intentions of others |
| dismantle | to take apart; to disassemble |
| extortion | the act of obtaining through force, intimidation, or abuse of authority |
| indignant | very angry |
| luscious | rich and appealing to the sense |
| oppressive | enforcing excessive power and control; difficult to endure; burdensome |
| ponderous | very heavy; unwieldy due to weight; dull and labored |
| requisition | a formal request or demand; to request officially |
| suffrage | the right to vote |
| unbridled | unrestrained; wild |
| utopia | a perfect society, especially socially or morally |
| virtuoso | a musician having superior skill |
| denote | to indicate; to signify |