| Term | Definition |
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| Acclamation | (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval |
| Bucolic | (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral |
| Calumniate | (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously |
| Chary | (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident |
| Collusion | (n.) a secret agreement or cooperation |
| Dilettante | (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (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.) trifling, insignificant; 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 distinguishes 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 |
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