| Term | Definition |
| falter | to move unsteadily, to waiver (verb) |
| flog | to beat with a whip (verb) |
| stupefied | astonished, astounded, dumbfounded (past participle, adj) |
| eloquence | persuasive and powerful discourse (noun) |
| cunning | sly, crafty, clever (adj.); slyness, craftiness, cleverness (noun) |
| ruthless | without mercy (adj) |
| gale | severe storm (noun) |
| disciple | a pupil or follower who accepts and spreads the teachings of another (n) |
| impromptu | unplanned, spontaneous (adj. adverb) |
| unanimous | in complete agreement (adj) |
| enmity | intense hatred (n) |
| cryptic | mysterious in meaning (adj) |
| indefatigable | incapable of being tired (adj) |
| ignominious | characterized by shame or disgrace (adj) |
| benevolent | having or showing goodwill (adj |
| treachery | an act of willful betrayal (n) |
| capitulate | surrender (verb) |
| unintelligible | incapable of being understood (adj) |