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Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature

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Contemporary

A person living during the same period as another; existing or occurring at the same time

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Cynical

Doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives; skeptical

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Despot

A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people

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Enunciate

1.) To pronounce properly

2.) To state; to announce

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Impediment

Anything that gets in the way; and obstacle

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Impoverish

1.) To make poor

2.) To take away

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Indolent

Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy

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Sagacious

Showing sound judgement; wise

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Secular

Worldly; not connected with a church or religion

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Speculate

1.) To think about or make guesses

2.) To engage in a risky business venture

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Strife

Conflict or struggle

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Venerate

To show great respect for

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Voracious

1.) Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food

2.) Greatly eager

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Wane

To get smaller, dimmer, or weaker; to near an end