Lesson 4 Flashcards
Adulate
To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
Syn: kiss up, idolizing
Ant: rude, not caring
Accolade
An expression of approval or respect for special merit; and award
Syn: respectful, loving
Ant: rude, not caring
Adamant
Not yielding; firm
Syn: hard, impermissible
Ant: soft, touchable
Altercation
A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
Syn: high, fighting,
Ant: calm, quiet
Annals
A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence
Assiduous
Diligent and persistent
Syn: not giving up, continuous
Ant: stopping
Chary
Exercising caution; hesitant
Syn: afraid
Ant: not scared, unafraid
Clique
A small, exclusive group; a group held together by like intents 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
Syn: not long
Ant: long,
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
2. Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable, obstinate
Tutelage
Instruction, protection, or guardianship
