| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
| connive |
to join secretly in a plot; conspire. |
| craven |
shamefully timid or afraid; cowardly. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |