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Vocab Unit 9 D G
Jenkins Vocabulary Unit 9 Definitions 12th Grade Level G
Question | Answer |
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Acclamation | n. a shout out 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 or 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 |
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 |