Minion  

Noun | MIN-yun

a follower or underling

Hoodwink  

verb | HOOD-wink

to deceive by false appearance, dupe

Ephemeral  

adjective | ih-FEM-uh-rul

something lasting a very short time

trivial  

adjective | TRIV-ee-ul

of little worth or importance

scrutinize  

verb | SKROO-tuh-nyze

to examine closely and minutely

Assiduous  

adjective | uh-SIJ-uh-wus

showing great care, attention, and effort

accolade  

noun | AK-uh-layd

a mark of acknowledgment; award

biodegradable  

adjective | /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)dɪˈɡreɪdəb(ə)l/

capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms over a period of time and thereby avoiding pollution