| Term | Definition |
| apprehension | worry |
| vehement | intense, strongly felt |
| remorse | regret, to feel sorry about |
| poignant | emotionlly significant |
| liberate | free |
| imperative | necessary |
| ensue | to come after as to happen next |
| capitulate | to give in, surrender |
| articulate | to speak clearly, to be well-spoken |
| sagacity | to be wise |
| peremptory | decisive |
| imperceptible | undetected, invisible |
| abash | to embarrass |
| spasmodic | involuntary movement |
| improvise | to compose without preparation |
| jubilation | a joyful celebration |
| ostentatious | overly elaborate |
| verify | to check, to confirm |
| disgruntled | dissatisfied, grumpy |
| refrain | to hold back |