pontificate

express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

He was pontificating about art and history.

dicey

unpredictable and potentially dangerous

The lot of a wanderer is always dicey.

irreparable

(of an injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair

They were doing irreparable damage to my heart and lungs.

tack

n. a small, sharp, broad-headed nail

v. fasten or fix in place with tacks

long-term savings plans with some life insurance tacked on.

mighty

extremely

This is mighty early to be planning a presidential campaign.

attribution

a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something

resigned

accepting that something undesirable cannot be avoided

a resigned smile