approbation

Noun Approval or praise: "the opera met with high approbation".

Synonyms approval - sanction - endorsement - assent - indorsement

turgid

Adjective Swollen and distended or congested: "a turgid and fast-moving river". (of language or style) Tediously pompous or bombastic: "some turgid verses on the death of Prince Albert".

Synonyms swollen - puffy - tumid - pompous - bloated - inflated

stolid

Adjective (of a person) Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Synonyms phlegmatic - dull - impassive

rancor

Noun Bitterness or resentfulness, esp. when long-standing: "he spoke without rancor".

Synonyms rancour - spite - grudge - malice - animosity - hatred