Vocab Unit 9

Question 1

a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval

Answer 1

acclamation

Question 2

characteristic of the countryside, rural

Answer 2

bucolic

Question 3

to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously

Answer 3

calumniate

Question 4

extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow

Answer 4

chary

Question 5

secret agreement or cooperation

Answer 5

collusion

Question 6

a dabbler in the arts

Answer 6

dilettante

Question 7

not easily excited; emotionally distressed

Answer 7

imperturbable

Question 8

an enlargement, increase addition

Answer 8

increment

Question 9

an authoritative command, formal order, authorization

Answer 9

mandate

Question 10

trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable

Answer 10

paltry

Question 11

a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion

Answer 11

paroxysm

Question 12

the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot

Answer 12

peregrinations

Question 13

fragrant, smelling strongly

Answer 13

redolent

Question 14

shining, radiant, resplendent

Answer 14

refulgent

Question 15

a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others

Answer 15

shibboleth

Question 16

a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill

Answer 16

tyro

Question 17

not stopping, maintained steadily

Answer 17

unremitting

Question 18

to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another

Answer 18

vacillate

Question 19

harshly abusive

Answer 19

vituperative

Question 20

a pretentious display of knowledge

Answer 20

pedantry