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bhhs 12/G unit 9
sadlier-oxford vocab workshop level g unit 9
Question | Answer |
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acclamation | a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval |
bucolic | characteristic of the countryside; rural |
calumniate | to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously |
chary | extremely cautious, hesitant or slow |
collusion | secret agreement or cooperation |
dilettante | a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in a superficial way |
imperturbable | not easily excited; emotionally steady |
increment | an enlargement; increase |
mandate | an authoritative command, formal order |
paltry | trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable |
paroxysm | a sudden outburst; a spasm or convulsion |
pedantry | a pretnetious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details |
peregrination | the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot |
redolent | fragrant, smelling strongly |
refulgent | shining, radiant |
shibboleth | a word, expression, or cusom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others |
tyro | a beginning, novice |
unremitting | not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up |
vacillate | to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another |
vituperative | harshly abusive |