VOCAB #3

1. accolade - an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit  "The officer was given an accolade for his brave actions."
2. acerbity - sourness or acidity of taste, character or tone "The juicy lemon had a high level of acerbity." 
3. attrition - the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure. "The commander's attrition against the enemy proved effective after several years." 
4. bromide - a drug that makes someone calm, statement intended to make someone feel happier or calmer but isn't original or effective "The victim had to take bromide after he went crazy."
5. chauvinist - a person showing aggressive or exaggerated patriotism "There has been people to justify their violence by establishing their chauvinism."  
6. chronic - long lasting or difficult to eradicate "She has been a victim of chronic illness." 
7. expound - explain or present something in detail "The professors tried their best to expound the complex concept of quantum physics." 
8. factionalism - a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics "Factionalism is present in many types of political parties." 
9. immaculate - flawless, perfect, clean and tidy (especially in clothes or of a person) "The business man appeared immaculate; his appearance was excellent." 
10. imprecation - curse, offensive word or phrase people say when they are angry "Instead of giving the other driver the finger, the man gave an imprecation out loud." 
11. ineluctable - unable to be avoided "Was Beowulf's fate ineluctable?" 
12. mercurial - (of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind "He is known for his mercurial moments so people tried to avoid him as much as possible." 
13. palliate - make (a disease) less severe without removing the cause, alleviate "The doctor tried his best to palliate the patient's pain." 
14. protocol - a document describing formal treaty, a system of rules the explains the correct conducts and procedures to be followed for the right situation "The agents were assigned a protocol to protect the money." 
15. resplendent - attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or lavish "The CEO's wife was always resplendent when seeing others at gatherings. "
16. stigmatize - describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval. "The plan to construct new housing was stigmatized for its poor location." 
17. sub rosa - Latin "under the rose", to indicate secrecy or confidentiality "Sub-rosa is recognized as a "code name" for secrecy." 
18. vainglory - excessive pride "The athlete's career was ruined when he began to show vainglory." 
19. vestige - a trace of something that is diminishing or is no longer present, remnant "The vestige of the animals signified their slow extinction." 
20. volition - the power to make your own choices or decisions "Education is the fuel for volition."