Among the Hidden Vocab Chapters 12-15

Bribery

Blackmail: hush money

Taboos

Forbidden activities

Theoretically

Hypothetically speaking: in theory: speculatively

Pristine

Immaculate; untouched

Telepathy

Mind-reading

Awe

Mixed emotion of respect, and wonder inspires by authority, genuis, or great beauty.

Sporadically

Periodically; occasionally

Sanctuary

Place of refuge: safe place

Harboring

Sheltering; providing refuge

Competent

Skillful; capable