Chapter 9 Flashcards
Bucolic
Adjective
characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to the shepherds and cowherd, Pastoral
Synonyms: rustic
Antonyms: urban, metropolitan
Acclamation
Noun
a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
Synonyms: ovation, cheering, plaudits
Antonyms: booing, hissing, jeers, catcalls
Calumniate
Verb
to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
Synonyms: defame, libel
Antonyms: flatter, whitewash, praise
Chary
Adjective
extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident
Synonyms: worry, skittish
Antonyms: heedless, reckless, incautious
Collusion
Noun
secret agreement or cooperation
Synonyms: conspiracy, plot, connivance, cahoots
Dilettante
Noun
a dabbler in the arts; one who engages an activity in an amateurish, trifling way;
adjective
superficial
Synonyms: amateur, trifler
antonym: professional
Imperturbable
Adjective
not easily excited; emotionally steady
synonyms: unflappable, unexcitable, serene, unruffled
antonym: excitable
Increment
Noun
An enlargement, increase, addition
synonyms: accretion, gain
antonyms, loss, reduction, decrease
Mandate
Noun
an authoritative command, formal order, authorization;
verb
to issue such an order
synonym (n.) directive
antonyms; (verb)forbid, ban, outlaw
Paltry
Adjective
Trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy
Synonyms: measly, meager, piddling, trivial
Antonyms: gigantic, immense, colossal
Paroxysm
Noun
a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
Synonyms: fit, seizure
Pedantry
Noun
a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details
Synonyms: nitpicking, hairsplitting, pettifoggery
Peregrination
Noun
The act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
Synonyms: journey, wondering, Odyssey
Redolent
adjective
fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
Synonyms: evocative, reminiscent, aromatic
antonyms: unevocative, odorless
Refulgent
Adjective
shining, radiant, resplendent
Synonyms: luminous, splendid
antonyms: dim, dark, obscure, dingy, Dull, murky
Shibboleth
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
Tyro
Noun
a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill
Synonym: neophyte
antonyms: veteran, past master, expert
Unremitting
Adjective
Not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless
Synonyms: constant, incessant, unrelenting
antonyms: desultory, intermittent
Vacillate
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
Vituperative
Adjective
Harshly abusive, severely scolding
Synonyms: abusive, scurrilous, insulting
antonyms: complimentary, laudatory, flattering
