| wizened | old |
| preserve | protect |
| astonish | surprise |
| confidentially | secretly |
| seethe | bubble or boil |
| consequence | result of an action |
| vacant | not occupied |
| wane | to become less |
| repent | feel sorry for |
| subcontinent | large landmass |
| jute | plant fiber used in making rope |
| teak | tropical wood used in furniture |
| beleaguer | beset with difficulties |