| Term | Definition |
| antidote 1 | a substance or treatment given to anyone to oppose the effects of poison |
| antidote 2 | something that works to correct or cure a bad or evil condition |
| bedlam | great confusion and disorder |
| designate 1 | to show by a mark, sign, or symbol |
| designate 2 | to call by a certain name, term, or title |
| ethical | relating to what is right or wrong in behavior; agreeing with the rules of society or of a particular group; moral |
| extensive | large in area, amount, effect, influence, and so on |
| indispensable | absolutely necessary; essential |
| medieval | like or having to do with the Middle Ages, the time from about A.D. 500 to 1500 |
| oust | to force to leave; to drive out |
| preposterous | so against truth, reason, or common sense as to be ridiculous |
| seep | to leak, drip, or flow out slowly; to ooze |
| spunk | courage, enthusiasm, and determination |
| succumb 1 | to give in under pressure or force; to yield; often used with TO |
| succumb 2 | to die |
| vanity | extreme concern with, or pride in, one's appearance, abilities, possessions, and so on |
| vigilant | staying watchful for danger or trouble; alert |
| witticism | a clever and amusing remark |