| Term | Definition |
| acquitted | pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
| concussion | injury to the brain caused by a blow, usually resulting in loss of consciousness |
| delirious | out of your senses for a short period of time |
| dumbfounded | amazed; to be speechless with amazement |
| editorial | an article giving opinions or perspectives |
| familiar | well known or easily recognized |
| impact | have an effect upon |
| inevitable | not able to be avoided or evaded, incapable of being prevented |
| reckless | careless, unthinking, dangerous behavior |
| scolded | told someone angrily what he or she did wrong. |
| triumph | to gain victory or success, especially after a difficult struggle |
| turmoil | the state of being in confusion; commotion |
| vague | not clearly understood or expressed |
| vast | very great in area or amount |
| wild | in an uncontrolled and rampant manner |