Vocabulary Notes on Cryptography and Related Descriptive Terms

Cipher: A method of transforming text to secure information.
- Cryptographers: Experts who create or break ciphers.
- Decrypted: The process of converting coded text back to its original form.
- Codebreakers: Individuals who break codes to access hidden information.
Infiltrate: To secretly gain access to an organization.
Intercept: To stop or seize communication before it reaches its destination.
Clandestine: Conducted in secret to conceal illicit activities such as espionage.
Espionage: The act of spying or gathering information covertly.
- Informant: A person who provides secret information about someone or something.
Interrogation: The process of formally questioning someone, usually to obtain information.
Surveillance: Monitoring activities or behaviors to gather information.
Bug: To equip a person or place with surveillance equipment; to wiretap.

Compassionate: Showing empathy or concern for others.
Envious: Feeling discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Considerate: Thoughtful of the feelings of others.
Mischievous: Seeking to cause trouble or minor harm; playful misbehavior.
Resourceful: Able to deal well with difficult situations; skilled in finding solutions.
Cautious: Careful to consider potential risks.
Gullible: Easily deceived or tricked.
Spontaneous: Happening without external cause; impulsive actions or decisions.
Ambitious: Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
Superficial: Existing or occurring at or on the surface level; lacking depth.
Prejudiced: Having preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience.
Stubborn: Unyielding or unflexible; determined to maintain one's opinions.
Courageous: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Selfish: Lacking consideration for others; concerned mainly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.