| Term | Definition |
| credulous | adj. ready to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| odious | adj. arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance |
| diligent | adj. characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort |
| precepts | n. a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| folly | n. lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight; criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct |
| nonpareil | n/adj. an individual of unequaled excellence; having no equal |
| jocund | adj. marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| surfeit | n. an overabundant supply; excess |
| austere | adj. stern and cold in appearance or manner; somber; grave |
| vexation | n. something troubling or irritating; anger produced by some annoying irritation |
| sanctimonious | adj. hypocritically (holy) pious or devout |
| dalliance | n. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working; playful behavior arousing sexual interest |
| abstemious | adj. marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol |