Words

to clear from criticism or suspicion; absolve; exculpate

characterized by procrastination; tardy

marked by the expression of great or excessive enthusiasm

crusty, ill-tempered elderly person

based on experience or observation

avoid committing oneself in what one says; tell the truth in a deceptive way

unutterable; beyond expression

pleasing in sound

incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred

flabby; lacking vigor or force

person having a superficial interest in an art or branch of knowledge; dabbler; amateur

lacking proper respect or seriousness

minor flaw or shortcoming

wander aimlessly without urgent destination

gather into storage; acquire by effort