| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |