| Term | Definition |
| eccentric | adj. irregular; odd |
| vapid | adj. flat; uninteresting |
| foray | n. a quick raid or attack |
| predilection | n. inclination; tendency |
| fruitless | adj. useless; unproductive |
| benevolence | n. generosity; concerned with charity |
| innate | adj. existing in one from birth |
| guileless | adj. free from cunning or deception |
| abberration | n. abnormality |
| induce | v. move by persuasion or influence |
| vigil | n. careful watch |
| articulate | adj. well spoken |
| affliction | n. distress; misfortune; pain |
| concede | v. admit; acknowledge |
| elucidate | v. explain; shed light on |
| discreet | adj. cautious; restrained |
| judicious | adj. using or showing judgement; prudent |
| ensuing | adj. resulting |