| Term | Definition |
| induced | caused |
| inherent | inborn |
| litany | series of responsive religious readings |
| dilapidated | broken down |
| satiated | having had enough; full |
| enthralls | captivates; fascinates |
| labyrinth | maze |
| poignant | emotionally moving |
| fomentation | incitement; a stirring up |
| impertinence | inappropriate, rude action |
| conviction | strong belief |
| inert | lacking the power to move; inactive |
| contention | statement that one argues for |
| volition | the act of using the will |
| taut | high-strung; tense |
| impetuous | impulsive; sudden |
| lamentation | act of crying out in grief; wailing |
| chastisements | punishments |
| procession | number of persons or things moving forward in an orderly or formal way |
| proficiency | expertise |
| laborious | involving much hard work; difficult |
| portentously | ominously; scarily |
| limpid | perfectly clear; transparent |