noun something that has been successfully finished, completed, or achieved.Establishing civil rights laws was the greatest accomplishment of his presidency.After her surgery, she considered it an accomplishment just to be able to…

adjective full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous.During this tumultuous period of revolution, many innocent lives were lost. See the full entry

adjective wryly amusing or humorous.Some people didn’t find his dry wit very amusing, but she found it very droll.It’s a very droll play and has the audience constantly chuckling. See the full…

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noun vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation.He ate the simple meal with gusto, as if it were a banquet for kings. See the full entry