lesson two vocab- eng 10

digression

straying from main point

dispassionate

unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice

disposition

usual outlook or mood; getting rid of something

infamous

having a bad reputation

protracted

extended in time

regress

to move backward

retort

To respond critically or sarcastically

systematic

done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

torsion

act of twisting; stress due to twisting forces exerted on a body

traction

grip or hold