| ambulatory |
able to walk about. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |
| verdant |
green. |