| Term | Definition |
| emit | give off, release |
| rejuvenate | restore to youth |
| residual | something that is leftover, remaining |
| sapient | capable of wise judgment, smart |
| strategic | well-planned, cunning |
| succumb | give in, yield |
| rancor | standing resentment, bitterness |
| rue | feel remorse, regret |
| turbid | unclear, clouded |
| untenable | incapable of being defended, flawed |
| vicinity | local, nearby |
| ajar | slightly open |
| conclave | private or secret meeting |
| corroborate | confirm, verify |
| dictate | impose rules |
| regiment | subject to strict order, organize |
| vitality | strong, active state |