irresolute (adj.)

unable to make up one's mind, hesitating

nebulous (adj.)

cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct

novice (n.)

one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally)

penury (n.)

extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency

pretentious (adj.)

done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious

recapitulate (v.)

to review a series of facts; to sum up

resuscitate (v.)

to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

slovenly (adj.)

untidy, dirty, careless

supposition (n.)

something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence

torpid (adj.)

inactive, sluggish, dull