| Term | Definition |
| abhor | detest, loath |
| liable | responsible, obligated legally |
| libel | a false publication that ruins a person's reputation |
| zealous | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, passionate, motivated |
| indiscriminate | un-selective, not making and distinctions, random |
| repercussion | an indirect result of an event or act |
| caustic | something capable of burning, dissolving as result of chemical reaction |
| imminent | impending, about to occur |
| banal | non-whimsical, boring, bland, uninspired |
| eclectic | made up of or a combination of elements from a variety of sources |
| substantiate | support with proof or evidence, corroborate |
| overt | open observable, obvious, explicit |
| archaic | relating to an earlier time/primitive period |
| myopic | lack of discernment or long range perspective in thinking or planning |
| ardent | characterized by warmth, passionate |
| insidious | stealthy, subtle, slow |
| pretentious | claiming or demanding, stuck up, snotty |
| obsequious | kiss up, brown nose, trying to be nice to get something |