| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| accountability |
the state or quality of being responsible for providing an explanation or justification. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |