| Axiomatic | Self-evident and unquestionable |
| Macabre | Disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death |
| Gullible | Credulous, easily persuaded to believe something |
| Ingrained | Firmly fixed or established, difficult to change |
| Tacit | Understood without being said or stated |
| Serene | Calm, peaceful and untroubled |
| Treatise | A written work treating formally or systematically with a subject, essay |
| Corporeal | relating to the body as opposed to spirit |
| Figurative | Metaphorical |
| Ramification | complex or unwelcome consequence, A sub division of a complex problem |
| Eclectic | Deriving ideas, styles from a broad and diverse range of sources |
| Apprehension | Anxiety or fear that something unpleasant would happen, understanding, the action of arresting someone |
| Idiosyncrasy | A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| Insolent | Showing rude or arrogant and lack of respect |
| Ardent | very enthusiastic and passionate |
| Officious | Assertive of authority in a domineering way, giving help enthusiastically even when not asked |
| Conducive | Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible |
| Equanimity | Calmness or composure in a difficult situation |
| Supplant | Supersede or replace |
| Lampoon | Publicly criticize using irony, sarcasm, ridicule |
| Lambast | Criticize harshly |
| Undercut | undermine, cut or wear away the part below, offer goods or services at a lower rate |
| Euphemism | A mild or indirect word of expression substituted in place of a harsh word |
| Turpitude | Depraved or wicked |
| Peccadillo | A relatively minor fault or sin |
| Antagonize | Cause to become hostile |
| Barren | Not showing any results, unproductive |
| Philistine | Hostile or indifferent to culture and arts |
| Relegate | Assign an inferior rank or position |
| Dirge | A lament for the dead, passionate grief or sorrow |
