Vocab 9 Flashcards
1
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Chary
A
Shy, timid
2
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Collusion
A
Secret understanding or agreement, conspiracy
3
Q
Dilettante
A
A lover of art or science, especially the fine arts
4
Q
Fulminate
A
To cause to explode with a loud noise
5
Q
Increment
A
Something added or gained
6
Q
Mandate
A
A command from a superior position or court to a lower one
7
Q
Paltry
A
Ridiculously or insultingly small
8
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Panegyric
A
Formal or elaborate praise
9
Q
Paroxysm
A
Any sudden or violent outburst
10
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Pedantic
A
Ostentatious in one’s learning
11
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Pittance
A
A small amount or share
12
Q
Pontificate
A
To speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner
13
Q
Proffer
A
To put before a person for acceptance
14
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Promulgate
A
To set forth or teach publicly
15
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Obeisance
A
Deference or homage
