Accolade
An expression of praise or admiration. An award or privilege granted; an acknowledgment of merit. “The scientist was given many accolades for his research.”
Impish
Mischievous. Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun. “He approached her with an impish grin on his face.”
Benign
Mild or favorable (result). Gentle, kind, good. “The results were benign and required no treatment.”
paralipsis
the suggestion, by deliberately concise treatment of a topic, that much of significance is being omitted, as in “not to mention other faults.”
Patronize
Treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. “She detests being patronized.” Frequent an establishment as a customer. “He always patronizes the same restaurant.”
pseud
a person of fatuously earnest intellectual, artistic, or social pretensions
Ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate. “He is an ardent sports fan.”
Servile
Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. “She wrote a servile letter to her upset neighbor.”
Phalanx
A group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body or brought together for a common purpose. “A phalanx of lawyers took charge of the case.”
Discern
Perceive or recognize (something). Distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. “Discern who is telling the truth.”