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English 2 vocab
lesson 4
Term | Definition |
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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 | A 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. |
perverse | Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate. |
tutelage | Instruction, protection, or guardianship. |