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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
accolade | an expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award |
adamant | not yielding; firm |
adulate | to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize |
altercation | a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel |
annals | an historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence |
assiduous | diligent and persistent |
chary | exercising caution; hesitant |
clique | a small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose |
decrepit | worn-out with use; broken-down |
endow | to provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money |
ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
ingratiate | to work to gain the favor of someone |
pantheon | a group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements |
perverse | turned away from what is right; wicked; stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate |
tutelage | instruction, protection, or guardianship |
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