| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| affluence |
material wealth. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| tenacity |
the quality or condition of holding on strongly or persistently to something. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |