| Term | Definition |
| adversary | an opponent or enemy |
| bizarre | very odd in style, manner, or appearance; weird |
| donor | one who donates something, such as money, blood or a body part |
| escalate | to make or become larger or more intense |
| furtive | sly or sneaky; done in a secretive way to avoid being noticed |
| high-strung | very nervous, tense, or senstive; excitable |
| hinder | to make difficult or delay the movement or progress of; to hold back |
| imminent | about to happen; likely to occur soon |
| indisputable | not open to dispute or doubt; unquestionable |
| livelihood | a means of supporting life; the way one makes a living |
| outspoken | not shy about speaking out; expressed boldly and openly |
| plenteous | having or producing a large supply; more than enough; plentiful |
| quota | a fixed share or amount assigned to any one person, group, country, and so on |
| somber 1 | dark and gloomy. |
| somber 2 | sad and thoughtful; serious and formal |
| tarry 1 | to delay or be slow in starting an action; to hesitate |
| tarry 2 | to remain in a place; to stay for a time |