| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |
| wean |
to cause to be free of a habit, activity, or the like, often by means of a distraction or substitute. |