Unit 9 Flashcards
1
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acclamation
A
cheering, shout of welcome, approval
2
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bucolic
A
rural, characteristic of countryside
3
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calumniate
A
slander, defame
4
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chary
A
cautious, hesistant, slow
5
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collusion
A
secret agreement or cooperation, conspiracy
6
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dilettante
A
amateur, dabbles in an area of interest without any commitment
7
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imperturbable
A
not easily excited, emotionally steady
8
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increment
A
increases in a series
9
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mandate
A
authoritative command, formal order; to issue an order
10
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paltry
A
meager, insignificant
11
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paroxysm
A
sudden outburst, seizure or a spasm
12
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pedantry
A
display of knowledge, nit-picky
13
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peregrination
A
journey, traveling
14
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redolent
A
fragrant, tending to arouse memories
15
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refulgent
A
shining, radiant, splendid
