WW L4 Flashcards
adamant
adj. Not yielding; firm.
accolade
n. An expression of approval or respect for merit; an award.
adulate
v. To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
altercation
n. A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel.
annals
n. pl. A historical records 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 like interests or purpose.
decrepit
adj. Worn-out with use; broken-down
endow
v. To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money.
ephemeral
adj. Lasting a very short time.
ingratiate
v. To gain the favor of someone through a deliberate effort.
pantheon
n. A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements.
perverse
adj. 1. Turned away from what is right; wicked
2. Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate
tutelage
n. Instruction, protection, or guardianship