Unit 9 Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acclamation | (n) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval, ovation, cheering |
| bucolic | (adj) characteristic of the countryside, rural; |
| calumniate | (v) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously |
| chary | (adj) extremely cautious, reserved, hesitant, or slow |
| collusion | (n) secret agreement or cooperation |
| dilettante | (n) amateur in the arts, (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 such an order |
| paltry | (adj) insignificant; inferior, trashy |
| paroxysm | (n) a sudden outburst; a spasm |
| pedantry | (n) a pretentious display of knowledge |
| 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, luminous, splendid |
| shibboleth | (n) a catchphrase |
| tyro | (n) a beginner |
| unremitting | (adj) constant |
| vacillate | (v) to swing indecisively from one idea to another |
| vituperative | (adj) harshly abusive, severely scolding |
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