| phoenix | noun - mythical bird that lives 500 years then is reborn |
| uperturbed | verb - unmoved, not disturbed, calm |
| tunic | noun - "dresslike" shirt |
| queue | noun - braid in the back of the head |
| allot(ed) | adj. - assigned |
| painstakingly | adv. - very carefully to get every detail |
| speculated | verb - thought about deeply |
| embodiment | noun - something that symbolizes something else |
| moderation | proper restraint |
| prudent | adj. - wise, smart |
| genuinely | adv. - truly, honestly, sincerely |
| stereopticon | noun - device that projects two images to produce a 3-D effect |
| aeronautical | adj - having to do with airplanes |
| demonic | adj. - English language |
| impersonal | adj. - not emotional |
| distract | verb - take off subject |
| indignant | adj. - angry at something unjust |
| martial law | noun - ruled by army federal government |
| ineptitude | noun - lack of talent |
| exhilarating | adj. - great excitement, lively |
| exile | noun - banishment |
| writhe | verb - wriggle, squirm |
| jargon | noun - "technical" language |
| petty | adj. - not meaningful, not important |