Accolade
An expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award
Adamant
Not yielding; firm
Adulate
To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
Altercation
A loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel
Annals
A historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence
Assiduous
Diligent and persistent
Chary
Exercising caution; hesitant
Clique
A small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose
Decrepit
Worn-out with use; broken-down
Endow
To provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money
Ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
Ingratiate
To work to gain the favor of someone
Pantheon
A group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements
Perverse
-Turned away from what is right
-Stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate
Tutelage
Instruction, protection, or guardianship