| Term | Definition |
| asset | a useful or valuable person or thing |
| construe | to interpret the meaning of; to explain |
| equilibrium | a state of balance; stability |
| imperturbable | not easily excited or upset |
| interloper | one who meddles in the business of others; an intruder |
| melancholy | sadness; gloom; sad; depressed |
| petty | of small importance; trivial |
| potential | ability not yet used or developed; capable of being or happening |
| prudent | cautious and sensible |
| suave | having refined charm; pleasant in manner |
| tertiary | third in order, place, or importance |
| unabated | continuing at full intensity |
| unique | without equal; one of a kind |
| vie | to strive for superiority or victory |
| wither | to dry up; to shrivel |