| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| auspice |
(usually plural) sponsorship or protection; patronage. |
| dub1 |
to name or call. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| revelry |
noisy merrymaking. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |