Vocab unit 9 Flashcards
acclamation
(n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
bucolic
(adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral
calumniate
(v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
chary
(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow; reserved, diffident
collusion
(n.) secret agreement or cooperation
dilettante
(n. ) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way
(adj. ) superficial
imperturbable
(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady
increment
(n.) an enlargement, increase, addition
mandate
(n. ) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization;
(v. ) to issue an order
paltry
(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy
paroxysm
(n) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
pedantry
(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details
peregrination
(n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especial yon foot or to foreign country
redolant
(adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
refulgent
(adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent