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Book 10 · High school II
Chapter 4 · List 4 · Awards & laurels
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accolade (n)
An award; high praise.
adamant (adj)
Refusing to change one's mind.
adulate (v)
To flatter excessively.
altercation (n)
A noisy argument.
annals (n pl)
Historical records.
chary (adj)
Cautious.
clique (n)
A small exclusive group.
decrepit (adj)
Worn out from age.
ephemeral (adj)
Lasting only a short time.
endowment (n)
A gift; a natural ability.
ingratiate (v)
To gain favour by flattery.
pantheon (n)
A group of revered figures.
perversity (n)
A turning from what is right.
tutelage (n)
Instruction; guidance.
venerable (adj)
Worthy of respect for age.