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Stadlier Oxford G
WCHS Unit 9-G
Word | definition |
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acclamation | a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval |
bucolic | (adj) characteristic of the counryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral |
calumniate | t(v) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously |
chary | (adj) extremely cautious;, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident |
collusion | (n) secret agreement or cooperation |
dilettante | (n) a dabbbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj) superficial |
impertubable | (adj) not easily excited; emotionally steady |
increment | (n) an enlargement, increase, addition |
mandate | (n) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v) to issue such an order |
paltry | (adj) trifling, insuignificant; 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, especially on foot or to a foreign country |
redolent | (adj) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura |
refulgent | (adj) shining, radiant, resplendent |
shibboleth | (n) a word, expression, or custom that distinguished a particular group of persons from all others; a commonplace saying or truism |
tyro | (n) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill |
unremitting | (adj) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless |
vacillate | (v) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will |
vituperative | (adj) harshly abusive, severely scolding |