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Stadlier Oxford G
WCHS Unit 9-G
| Word | definition |
|---|---|
| acclamation | a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval |
| bucolic | (adj) characteristic of the counryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral |
| calumniate | t(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 dabbbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj) superficial |
| impertubable | (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, insuignificant; 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 distinguished 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 |