| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| wan |
very pale. |