| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |