exercising caution; hesitant

to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize

a group of people held in high esteem of their great achievements

lasting a very short time

a loud and determined dispute; a noisy quarrel

1-turned away from what is right; wicked 2-stubbornly opposing what is right or reasonable; obstinate

a small, exclusive group; a group held together by like interests or purpose

an expression of approval or respect for special merit; an award

to gain the favor of someone through a deliberate effort

instruction, protection, or guardianship

diligent and persistent

to provide with a quality, a thing, or a gift of money

not yielding; firm

a historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence.