Chapter 9

Question 0

Bucolic

Answer 0

Adjective
characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to the shepherds and cowherd, Pastoral

Synonyms: rustic
Antonyms: urban, metropolitan

Question 1

Acclamation

Answer 1

Noun
a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval

Synonyms: ovation, cheering, plaudits
Antonyms: booing, hissing, jeers, catcalls

Question 2

Calumniate

Answer 2

Verb
to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously

Synonyms: defame, libel
Antonyms: flatter, whitewash, praise

Question 3

Chary

Answer 3

Adjective
extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident

Synonyms: worry, skittish
Antonyms: heedless, reckless, incautious

Question 4

Collusion

Answer 4

Noun
secret agreement or cooperation

Synonyms: conspiracy, plot, connivance, cahoots

Question 5

Dilettante

Answer 5

Noun
a dabbler in the arts; one who engages an activity in an amateurish, trifling way;
adjective
superficial

Synonyms: amateur, trifler
antonym: professional

Question 6

Imperturbable

Answer 6

Adjective
not easily excited; emotionally steady

synonyms: unflappable, unexcitable, serene, unruffled
antonym: excitable

Question 7

Increment

Answer 7

Noun
An enlargement, increase, addition

synonyms: accretion, gain
antonyms, loss, reduction, decrease

Question 8

Mandate

Answer 8

Noun
an authoritative command, formal order, authorization;
verb
to issue such an order

synonym (n.) directive
antonyms; (verb)forbid, ban, outlaw

Question 9

Paltry

Answer 9

Adjective
Trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy

Synonyms: measly, meager, piddling, trivial
Antonyms: gigantic, immense, colossal

Question 10

Paroxysm

Answer 10

Noun
a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion

Synonyms: fit, seizure

Question 11

Pedantry

Answer 11

Noun
a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details

Synonyms: nitpicking, hairsplitting, pettifoggery

Question 12

Peregrination

Answer 12

Noun
The act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country

Synonyms: journey, wondering, Odyssey

Question 13

Redolent

Answer 13

adjective
fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

Synonyms: evocative, reminiscent, aromatic
antonyms: unevocative, odorless

Question 14

Refulgent

Answer 14

Adjective
shining, radiant, resplendent

Synonyms: luminous, splendid
antonyms: dim, dark, obscure, dingy, Dull, murky

Question 15

Shibboleth

Answer 15

Noun
a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others; a commonplace saying or truism

Synonyms: catchphrase, password, slogan

Question 16

Tyro

Answer 16

Noun
a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill

Synonym: neophyte
antonyms: veteran, past master, expert

Question 17

Unremitting

Answer 17

Adjective
Not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless

Synonyms: constant, incessant, unrelenting
antonyms: desultory, intermittent

Question 18

Vacillate

Answer 18

Verb
To swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will

Synonyms: seesaw, fluctuate, oscillate
Antonym: persevere

Question 19

Vituperative

Answer 19

Adjective
Harshly abusive, severely scolding

Synonyms: abusive, scurrilous, insulting
antonyms: complimentary, laudatory, flattering