| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| immobility |
the state or condition of not moving or being motionless. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |