| fundamental | basic; essential |
| ironically | in odd opposition to the expected result |
| humiliation | extreme feeling of shame |
| contradictions | inconsistencies |
| abstract | expressing a quality that can be thought of apart from any particular thing having quality |
| chronic | habitual; constant |
| invigorated | filled with strength and energy |
| extensive | far-reaching |
| passive | inactive; submissive |
| generate | produce; create |