Vocab unit 9 Flashcards

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acclamation

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(n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval

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bucolic

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(adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral

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calumniate

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(v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously

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chary

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(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow; reserved, diffident

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collusion

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(n.) secret agreement or cooperation

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dilettante

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(n. ) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way
(adj. ) superficial

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imperturbable

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(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady

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increment

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(n.) an enlargement, increase, addition

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mandate

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(n. ) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization;

(v. ) to issue an order

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paltry

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(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy

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paroxysm

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(n) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion

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pedantry

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(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details

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peregrination

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(n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especial yon foot or to foreign country

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redolant

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(adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

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refulgent

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(adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent

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shibboleth

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(n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons form all others; a commonplace saying or truism

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tyro

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(n.) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background skill

18
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unremitting

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(adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless

19
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vacillate

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(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will

20
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vituperative

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(adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding