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Accolade (n)
- An expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award
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- Knighthood is a high accolade given for services to the state in England.
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Adamant (adj)
- Not yielding; firm
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- I attempted to dissuade him, but he was adamant in his decision to join the army.
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Adulate (v)
- To flatter or adminre excessively; to idolize
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- In his time, Michael Jackson was adulated by many people in the world.
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Altercation (n)
- A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
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- An altercation broke out between two small children that had a mix up of their toys.
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Annals (n) (pl)
A historical record of events, often arranged in an anual sequence.
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Assiduous (adj)
- Diligent and persistent
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- His assiduous personality kept him going during tough times.
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Chary (adj)
- Exercising caution; hesistant
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- Be chary about promises that you may not be able to keep.
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Clique (n)
A small, exclusive group; a group held together by common interest or purpose.
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Decrepit (adj)
- Worn-out with use; broken down
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- The decrepit buildings were torn down in order to make room for modernized apartments.
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Endow (v)
- To provide with quality. a thing, or a gift of money
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- The charity funds were used to endow the poor and starving people across the world.
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Ephemeral (adj)
- Lasting a very short time
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- Astatine has an extremely ephemeral half-life; around 22 minutes.
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Ingratiate (v)
- To work in order to gain the favor of somebody
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- The student ingratiated himself with his teacher in order to get good teacher recommendations for high school.
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Pantheon (n)
- A group of people held in high esteem for their achievements
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- Albert Einstein is the most decorated in the patheon of great scientists.
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Perverse (adj)
- 1. Turned away from what's right; wicked
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- His perverse lifestyle cause him to be throw in prison numerous times.
- 2. Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate
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- My brother has a very perverse attitude, for he refuses to do any work-related activities, and seems to wish to spend the rest ot his life minecrafting.
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Tutelage (n)
- Instruction, protection, or guardianship
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- Under the famed professor's tutelage, the student excelled in his studies.
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Morose (adj)
- Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood
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- His morose way of living cause others to shun him.
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