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Vocab Lesson 4
Wordly Wise Book 10 Third Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 gain the favor of someone through a deliberate effort. |
| pantheon | A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements. |
| perverse | 1. Turned away from what is right; wicked. 2.Sttubornly opposing what is right, obstinate. |
| tutelage | Instruction, protection, or guard ship. |