2.  Adjective  1. Not fully worked out, concluded, or agreed on; provisional: tentative plans.  2. Uncertain; hesitant.

3.  Verb  To turn aside from a course or direction:  2. To distract: My attention was diverted by an argument between motorists.  3. To entertain by distracting the attention from worrisome thoughts or cares; amuse

4.  Adverb  Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss: "many youthful romances go awry".  Out of the normal or correct position; askew. Synonyms askew - aslant - amiss - askance

5.  Adjective  Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. Synonyms vain - useless - unavailing – fruitless - idle - nugatory

6.  Noun  1. Physical or mental strength, energy, or force.  2. The capacity for natural growth and survival, as of plants or animals.  3. Strong feeling; enthusiasm or intensity.

7.  Adjective  Able to be heard: "ultrasound is audible to dogs".  Noun  A change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage. Synonyms clear

8.  Noun  The action of preserving something.  The state of being preserved, esp. to a specified degree. Synonyms conservation - maintenance - protection - keeping

9.  Adjective  Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person: "a state law vested the ownership of all wild birds to the individual counties".  Protected or established by law or contract. Synonyms acquired

10.  Verb  Appear as a shadowy form, esp. one that is large or threatening: "vehicles loomed out of the darkness.”  An event regarded as ominous or threatening: Seem about to happen: "there is a crisis looming."

11.  Adjective  Formal and dignified.  Not cheerful or smiling; serious. Synonyms grave - serious - formal - ceremonial - festive - gala