| Term | Definition |
|---|
| accolade | n. An expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award |
| adamant | adj. Not yielding; firm |
| adulate | v. To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize |
| altercation | n. A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel |
| annals | n. A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence |
| assiduous | adj. Diligent and persistent |
| chary | adj. Exercising caution; hesitant |
| clique | n. A small, exclusive group; a group held together by ike interests or purpose |
| decrepit | a. Worn-out with use; broken-down |
| endow | v. To provide with a quality, a thing, or gift of money |
| ephemeral | adj. Lasting avery short time |
| ingratiate | v. To work to gain the favor of someone |
| pantheon | n. 1) The officially recognized gods of a people; 2) A group of illustrious or notable persons |
| perverse | adj. Turned away from what is right; twisted; wicked |
| tutelage | n. Instruction, protection, or guardianship |
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