| Word | Definition |
| sycophant | n. A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage. A flatter who seeks favor. |
| abeyance | n. A state of temporary suspension or inactivity. Temporary suspension. |
| mitigate | v. To alleviate. To make milder or less severe. 1) To make something less harsh, severe, or violent. 2) To make an offense or crime less serious or more excusable. |
| paleontology | n. The study of fossils. The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains. |
| diligent | adj. Hardworking. Persevering. |
| complacent | n. Smug or self-satisfied. Overly self-satisfied due to a high opinion of oneself, and therefore, too content. |
| meander | v. 1) To wander. 2) To move in a curving, twisting, or indirect route. |
| emulate | v. To copy and try to do better. 1) To imitate (usually something admired). 2) Compete with successfully. Approach or reach equality with. |
| blasphemy | n. Irreverent tlak about Gof or religion. Disrespect for God or for something sacred. |
| supercilious | adj. 1) Haughty or arrogant. Showing haughty superiority over someone else. 2) Characterized by or expressive of contempt. |