List 5 Flashcards
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contemporary
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a person living in the same time period as another
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callow
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young, inexperienced, immature
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cynical
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skeptical
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despot
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a ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control
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enunciate
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to pronounce clearly; state, announce
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impediment
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an obstacle
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impoverish
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to make poor; to take away
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indolent
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lazy
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sagacious
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wise
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secular
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worldly (not connected to religion)
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speculate
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to make guesses; to engage in a risky business venture
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strife
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conflict or struggle
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venerate
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to show respect for
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voracious
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ravenous
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wane
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to get smaller, dimmer, weaker
