| Term | Definition |
| heterogeneous | composed of different kinds, diverse |
| horde | a vast number (as of people); throng |
| impel | to force, drive foward |
| incredulous | disbelieving, skeptical |
| inscribe | to write or engrave, to enter a name on a list |
| monologue | a speech by one actor, a long talk by one person |
| prognosis | a forecast or the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation |
| rasping | with a harsh, grating sound, a harsh sound |
| repugnant | offensive, disagreeable, distasteful |
| scuttle | to run hastily, scurry, to get rid of something in a decisive way, to sink a ship by cutting holes in it, a pail |