| Term | Definition |
| derogatory | adj. degrading, detracting, disparaging |
| recoup | v. to recover, regain, get back, make up for |
| ingenuity | n. cleverness, skillfulness, originality |
| sheen | n. brightness, shine, gloss, luster |
| incognito | adj., adv. disguised, with one's identity concealed |
| stifle | v. to suffocate, smother; to suppress, keep back |
| plumage | n. feathers |
| panorama | n. a wide view, a continually changing scene |
| flounder | v. to move clumsily, muddle, wallow |
| negate | v. to rule out, nullify, neutralize |
| paltry | adj. petty, insignificant, worthless, trivial |
| incoherent | adj. disorganized, disjointed, unitelligible |
| verbatim | adv. word for word |
| tread | v. to walk, step; to stamp, crush |
| insolent | adj. rude, offensive, disrespectful, insulting |