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English Vocab Unit 9
Words and Definitions
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English
10th Grade
04/07/2010

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Term
Acclamation
Definition
n
a shout of welcome, an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
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Bucolic
Definition
adj
rural, like the countryside
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Calumniate
Definition
v
to slander, to accuse falsely and maliciously
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Chary
Definition
adj
extremely cautious, hesitant
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Collusion
Definition
n
secret agreement or cooperation
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Dilettante
Definition
n
a dabbler in the arts, one who engages in an activity in a trifling way
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Imperturbable
Definition
adj
not easily excited, emotionally steady
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Increment
Definition
n
an enlargement, increase, addition
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Mandate
Definition
n
an authoritative command, formal order

v
to issue such an order
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Paltry
Definition
adj
trifling, insignificant
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Paroxysm
Definition
n
a sudden outburst, a spasm, convultion
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Pedantry
Definition
n
a pretentious display of knowledge, overly rigid attention to rules/ details
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Peregrination
Definition
n
the act of traveling, an excursion
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Redolent
Definition
adj
fragrant, tending to arouse memories or create an aura
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Refulgent
Definition
adj
shining, radiant
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Tyro
Definition
n
a beginner, novice
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Unremitting
Definition
adj
not stopping, maintained steadily, relentless
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Vacillate
Definition
v
to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action
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Vituperative
Definition
adj
harshly abusive
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