austere – adj. very simple, with only the things that are truly necessary

prominent – adj. very well known and important

contemporary – adj. existing or happening now

candid – adj. honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

wit – n. the ability to use words in a smart and humorous way

tenet – n. one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based

drama – n. intense social occurrences in life or film