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Vocab Unit 9 D G
Jenkins Vocabulary Unit 9 Definitions 12th Grade Level G
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |