| Term | Definition |
| superlative | surpassing all other; supreme, excellent |
| doleful | sad; gloomy |
| flounder | to struggle to move |
| prevalent | powerful; dominant; widespread |
| sagacity | wisdom |
| sublime | to elevate or exalt especially in dignity or honor |
| tedious | boring; dull |
| tremulous | trembling |
| myriad | great numbers |
| incredulity | disbelief |
| cessation | stopping |
| disconcerted | disturbed |
| homage | show of loyalty |
| expostulate | to discuss or examine |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self respect; an insult; humiliating treatment |
| sublime | to render finer (as in purity or excellence) |
| superlative | excessive; exaggerated |