12) practiced. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...1. Skilled or expert; proficient: He is practiced in the art of design. She is a practiced lecturer. 2. Acquired or brought to perfection by practice: greeted the...

13) drone 2. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...an electric fan droned without end (William Styron). 2. To speak in a monotonous tone: The lecturer droned on for hours. 3. To pass or act in a monotonous way. To...

14) colloquium. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...of views. 2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting. Latin, conversation, from colloqu, to talk together...

15) following. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...or an aircraft. Used of wind. A group or gathering of admirers, adherents, or disciples: a lecturer with a large following. Subsequent to; after: Following dinner,...

16) wordy. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...words: a wordy apology; a diffuse historical novel; a long-winded speaker; a prolix, tedious lecturer; verbose correspondence....