Sentence Completion

Antebellum (adj.) means belonging to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

Jurisdiction (n.) is authority or power; sphere of power or authority.

Maudlin (adj.) means excessively and weakly sentimental or tearfully emotional.

Untimely (adj.) means happening before the proper time.

A catalyst (n.) is something that precipitates or causes a process or event; (in chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected in the process.

Predominant (adj.) means most dominant, common, or frequent; to have surpassing power, influence, or authority.

Habitable (adj.) means acceptable for inhabiting.

To render (v.) means to give in return in compliance with a duty; to make or depict.

Zenith (n.) means the highest point of any path or course.

Impetuous (adj.) means impulsive or passionate; characterized by sudden emotion or energy.