| Term | Definition |
| concise | brief and to the point |
| dubious | uncertain in thought; questionable; suspicious |
| dupe | to fool; to delude |
| feudal | pertaining to the practice of sovereign lords granting land to nobles in exchange for money and military service |
| illegible | incapable of being read |
| indigent | poor, destitute |
| inhibition | a mental restraint or hindrance |
| merit | superior quality or worth; demonstrated achievement or ability; to deserve |
| potent | producing great effects; powerful |
| protagonist | the main character in drama or literature; the leader or great supporter of a cause |
| straightforward | honest and frank; not evasive |
| subsequent | following in time or order; resulting |
| vogue | the fashion at a particular time |
| writhe | to twist and squirm, as from pain |
| ruse | a strategic act of deception; a ploy |