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bucolic: characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds or cowherds, pastoral, rustic
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chary: extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow
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collusion: a secret agreement between two or more persons for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose; conspiracy
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dilettante: a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish or trifling way
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fulminate: to denounce or condemn vehemently; to explode, detonate
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increment: an increase, addition or gain, often by regular, consecutive amounts
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mandate: an authoritative command, formal order, authorization
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obeisance: a deep bow or other body movement indicating respect or submission, deference, homage
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paltry: trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy
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panegyric: formal or elaborate praise; a tribute
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paroxysm: a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity
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pedantic: overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, esp. in teaching
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pittance: a very small amount, esp. money
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pontificate: to speak or express ideas in a pompous, arrogant, or opinionated way
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proffer: to offer for acceptance or consideration
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promulgate: to make known by public declaration, announce officially
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redolent: fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
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refulgent: radiant, shiny, brilliant
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tyro: a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill
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unremitting: not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless
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vacillate: to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will