| Term | Definition |
| antagonism | a state of mutual dislike and hostility |
| cavalier | showing arrogant disregard or indifference; a gallant gentleman or knight, especially one serving royalty |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive criticism |
| evanescent | lasting only a short time; vanishing |
| insignia | a badge indicating rank or membership |
| morbid | preoccupied with or pertaining to gruesome, horrible ideas and images |
| perturb | to disturb or cause to be worried |
| prosecute | to bring criminal action against; to put on trial |
| spelunker | a person who explores caves |
| surreal | marked by strange images and combinations; having dreamlike qualities |
| tyrannical | unreasonably severe and oppressive |
| unassailable | impossible to disprove or question; impossible to attack or conquer |
| aversion | a strong dislike |
| gala | a festive event; festive and celebratory |
| disencumber | to free from burden or difficulty |