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moot. Debatable; undecided. ”It was a moot point; should they holiday in France or Italy?” Old English motian (to converse).
extemporaneous Unrehearsed; off- hand; as, an extemporaneous speech. Latin ex tempore (on the spur of the moment).
deferential. Respectful; yielding to someone else’s wishes or judgment; as, the student’s deferential attitude towards his teacher. Latin de- (down) and ferre (to bring).

Bray. Loud, Harsh cry, as from a donkey. Old French braire.

Ambulatory Mobile, also, pertaining to walking, as an ambulatory patient. Latin ambulare (to walk)

Jib. Projecting arm of a crane. Also, triangular sail on a boat. Seventeenth century English

Tarry. To delay: linger. "We tarry when we should move on." Middle English.

Absolve. To acquit, free from blame. "thou wilt absolve me from the deed." Latin ab- (from) and solvere (to loosen).

orb. Globe or sphere; as, the bright orb of the street light. Also, poetic description of the eye. Latin orbis (ring).

intransigent. Uncompromising; stubbornly refusing to give up an outlook or position. ”The committee’s intransigent policy created problems.” Latin in- (not) and transigere (to come to an understanding).