acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
cadaverous |
of or resembling a corpse; pale and thin or emaciated. |
carouse |
to revel in a boisterous and drunken manner. |
conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |