| Term | Definition |
| animosity | strong dislike, opposition or anger |
| epoch | a long period of time, especially one in which there are new advances and great change |
| clemency | kindness when giving a punishment |
| consign | to send something to someone |
| exhort | to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something |
| Luddite | a person who is opposed to the introduction of new working methods, especially new machines |
| mercenary | a soldier who fights for an country or group that pays them |
| ubiquitous | seeming to be in all places |
| vermin | small animals and insects that can be harmful and which are difficult to control when they appear in large numbers |