Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature.

contemporary

A person living during the same period as another. adj. Existing or occurring at

the same time.

Cynic

someone who is critical of the motives of others

Despot

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

Enunciate

To pronounce clearly. To state; to announce

impediment

Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.

Impoverish

To make poor. To take away

Indolent

Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.

sagacious

showing sound judgment; wise.

secular

Wordly not connected with the church or religion.

Speculate

to think about or make guesses. To engage in a risky business venture.

Strife

Confict or struggle.

Venerate

To show great respect for.

Voracious

Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food. Greatly eager.

Wane

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