| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |