WW Set 5 Flashcards


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1

Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature.

2

contemporary

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

the same time.

3

Cynic

someone who is critical of the motives of others

4

Despot

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

5

Enunciate

To pronounce clearly. To state; to announce

6

impediment

Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.

7

Impoverish

To make poor. To take away

8

Indolent

Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.

9

sagacious

showing sound judgment; wise.

10

secular

Wordly not connected with the church or religion.

11

Speculate

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

12

Strife

Confict or struggle.

13

Venerate

To show great respect for.

14

Voracious

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

15

Wane

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