| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |