| Term | Definition |
| bystander | a person present at an event but not participating in it; an onlooker |
| cede | to surrender; to give up or yield to another |
| comprehensive | inclusive; extensive |
| devout | devoted to religion; sincere; earnest |
| flounder | to move or speak clumsily and confusedly |
| foster | to promote the development or growth of; to nurture |
| incite | to provoke into action; to rouse |
| pittance | a small amount |
| precipitate | to bring something about prematurely; to speed up; to fall from the sky as rain, snow, or hail |
| restrictive | limiting |
| scurry | to move lightly and rapidly |
| shrewd | sharp in business and practical affairs; cunning |
| spew | to eject forcefully; to spit out in great quantity |
| tact | sensitivity in dealing with others |
| vigorous | strong and energetic in mind or body; done with force and liveliness |