encomium en ko mi əm noun a formal expression of praise. example: The bank president enjoys delivering long encomiums at retirement parties.
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stanch
stanch (staunch)1 staench, stawnch transitive verb 1. to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. example: The doctor asked for a clamp to stanch the blood. 2. to cause (a cut, wound, drip, or…
insouciant
in·sou·ci·ant ihn su si ənt adjective having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. example: She dismissed our accusations with an insouciant laugh and continued to dance.
conclave
conclave kan kleIv kang kleIv noun 1. a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. example: Some of the ship’s officers met in a conclave to discuss the competence of the captain….
scion
scion saI ən noun 1. an offspring or heir. example: To everyone’s astonishment, the art thief was revealed to be the scion of a wealthy banking family. 2. a budding shoot that…