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Vocabulary Unit 9
Stradlier-Oxford Vocabulary
Word | 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.) secret agreement or cooperation |
dilettante | (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an 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 mine or will |
vituperative | (adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding |