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English 10 Vocab 4
| 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 | Turned away from what is right: wicked: stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable: onstinate |
| Tutelage | Instruction, protection, or guardianship |