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callow
adj. Young and inexperienced; immature.
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contemporary
- n. A person living during the same period as another.
- adj. Existing or occurring at the same time.
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cynical
adj. Doubtful of the sincerity of others’ motives; skeptical.
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despot
n. A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.
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enunciate
v. 1 To pronounce clearly.
2. To state; to announce.
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impediment
n. Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.
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impoverish
v. 1. To make poor.
2. To take away.
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indolent
adj. Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.
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sagacious
adj. Showing sound judgment; wise.
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secular
adj. Worldly; not connected with a church or religion.
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speculate
v. 1. To think about or make guesses.
2.To engage in a risky business venture.
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strife
n. A conflict or struggle
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venerate
v. To show great respect for.
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voracious
adj. 1. ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food.
2. Greatly eager.
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wane
v. To get smaller, weaker, dimmer; to near an end.
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