| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |