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.