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Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level G
Units 1-9
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English
11th Grade
12/10/2011

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acquisitive
Definition
greedy, grasping, concerned with acquiring wealth or money
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arrogate
Definition
to claim or take without right
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banal
Definition
trite, commonplace, stale
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belabor
Definition
overwork
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carping
Definition
nit-picking, petty, nagging criticism
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coherent
Definition
connected, meaningful
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congeal
Definition
to change from liquid to solid state, to thicken
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emulate
Definition
copy, mimic, match, rival
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encomium
Definition
a formal expression, a lavish tribute, eulogy, commendation
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eschew
Definition
to avoid, shun
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germane
Definition
relevant, appropriate, fitting, pertinent
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insatiable
Definition
so great or demanding as not to be satisfied
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intransigent
Definition
refusing to compromise, unyielding, uncompromising
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invidious
Definition
offensive, hateful, tending to cause bitterness and resentment
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largesse
Definition
generosity in giving, lavish or bountiful contributions, bounty
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reconnaissance
Definition
scouting expedition
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substantiate
Definition
verify, confirm, validate, authenticate, to establish by evidence, prove
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taciturn
Definition
habitually silent or quiet, laconic
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temporize
Definition
to stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid confrontation, or postpone a decision
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tenable
Definition
capable of being held or defended
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accost
Definition
to approach and speak to, confront
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animadversion
Definition
reproof, rebuke, a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval
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avid
Definition
desirous of something to the point of greed, keen, enthusiastic, grasping
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brackish
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briny, salty
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celerity
Definition
swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
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devious
Definition
tricky, sly, done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way
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gambit
Definition
stratagem, ploy, maneuver
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halcyon
Definition
tranquil, serene, placid
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histrionic
Definition
stagy, theatrical, artificial, melodramatic
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incendiary
Definition
provocative, inflammatory, designed to start fires
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maelstrom
Definition
a whirlpool, vortex, chaos
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myopic
Definition
nearsighted
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overt
Definition
clear, obvious, open, not hidden
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pejorative
Definition
complimentary, tending to make worse
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propriety
Definition
the state of being proper, fitness
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sacrilege
Definition
improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred
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summarily
Definition
without delay or formality; briefly, concisely
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suppliant
Definition
asking humbly or earnestly
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talisman
Definition
a charmed object
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undulate
Definition
ripple, fluctuate, rise and fall
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articulate
Definition
pronounce, to express well in words
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cavort
Definition
to romp or prance around exuberantly, to make merry
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credence
Definition
belief, mental acceptance
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decry
Definition
to condemn, denounce, devalue
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dissemble
Definition
to disguise or conceal
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distraught
Definition
frantic, distracted
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eulogy
Definition
encomium, a high praise
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evince
Definition
to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke
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exhume
Definition
unearth, uncover
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feckless
Definition
feeble, helpless, weak, ineffective, lacking in spirit and strength
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murky
Definition
dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision
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nefarious
Definition
wicked, depraved
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piquant
Definition
tangy, zestful
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primordial
Definition
original, primal
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propinquity
Definition
similarity, proximity, nearness in time or place
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unwonted
Definition
unusual, uncommon, atypical
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utopian
Definition
idealistic
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verbiage
Definition
language that is too wordy, wordiness, a manner of expression
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verdant
Definition
green tint, naĆ­ve, artless, immature
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viscous
Definition
gummy, thick, sticky
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atrophy
Definition
to waste away, the wasting away from a body organ or tissue
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bastion
Definition
a stronghold, a fortified place
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concord
Definition
a state of agreement, harmony, a treaty pact
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consummate
Definition
masterful, to complete to the highest degree
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disarray
Definition
disorder, confusion
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exigency
Definition
urgency, pressure, urgent demand
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flotsam
Definition
floating wreckage, floating debris
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frenetic
Definition
frantic, frenzied
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glean
Definition
collect, gather bit by bit
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grouse
Definition
a complaint, a type of game bird
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incarcerate
Definition
to imprison, confine, jail
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incumbent
Definition
required, mandatory, necessary
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jocular
Definition
jesting, jolly, humorous
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ludicrous
Definition
ridiculous, laughable, absurd
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mordant
Definition
biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style
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nettle
Definition
peeve, annoy, to arouse displeasure, impatience, or anger
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pecuniary
Definition
financial, relating to money, consisting of or measured in money
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pusillanimous
Definition
craven, cowardly
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recumbent
Definition
in a reclining position
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stratagem
Definition
trick, subterfuge, a scheme
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acuity
Definition
sharpness, acuteness
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delineate
Definition
to portray, sketch, depict, picture
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depraved
Definition
perverted, viscous, corrupt, marked by evil
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enervate
Definition
to weaken or lessen the mental, moral or physical vigor, cripple, paralyze
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esoteric
Definition
cryptic, secret, private
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fecund
Definition
fertile, fruitful in offspring or vegetation
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fiat
Definition
an arbitrary order or decree, a command or act of will
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figment
Definition
a fabrication of the mind
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garner
Definition
to collect, accumulate, to acquire as the result of effort
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hallow
Definition
to set apart as holy or sacred
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
quirk, a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
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ignominy
Definition
shame and disgrace
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mundane
Definition
earthly, worldly
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nuance
Definition
shade, refinement, a slight variation
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overweening
Definition
arrogant, conceited, presumptuous, inflated
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penchant
Definition
a strong attraction or inclination
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reputed
Definition
according to reputation or general belief, having widespread acceptance
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sophistry
Definition
reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound
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sumptuous
Definition
lavish, costly, rich, magnificent
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ubiquitous
Definition
present or existing everywhere
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abject
Definition
degraded, base, cringing, miserable, wretched
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agnostic
Definition
doubter, without faith, a skeptic
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complicity
Definition
collusion, being an accomplice, involvement in wrongdoing
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derelict
Definition
neglectful of duty, someone or something that has been abandoned or neglected
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diatribe
Definition
bitter criticism
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effigy
Definition
a crude image of a despised person
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equity
Definition
justice, fairness, impartiality
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inane
Definition
silly, idiotic
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indictment
Definition
the act of accusing, a formal accusation
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indubitable
Definition
unquestionable, certain
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intermittent
Definition
stopping and beginning again, sporadic
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moot
Definition
open to discussion and debate, unresolved
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motif
Definition
a theme
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neophyte
Definition
beginner, novice
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perspicacity
Definition
acuity, acumen, keenness in observing and understanding
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plenary
Definition
unlimited, unrestricted, absolute, complete in all essentials
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surveillance
Definition
a watch over a person, careful, close, and disciplined observation
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sylvan
Definition
forested
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testy
Definition
irritable, easily irritated
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travesty
Definition
parody, a disguise, especially the clothing of the opposite gender, to ridicule by imitating in a broad or burlesque fashion
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allay
Definition
to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve
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bestial
Definition
beast like, beastly, brutal
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convivial
Definition
festive, sociable, having fun together, genial
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coterie
Definition
a circle of acquaintances, clique, set
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counterpart
Definition
match, complement
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demur
Definition
protest, object to
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effrontery
Definition
shameless boldness, impudence
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embellish
Definition
decorate, adorn
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting only a short time, short-lived, fleeting
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felicitous
Definition
appropriate, apt, well chosen, fortunate
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furtive
Definition
secret, clandestine
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garish
Definition
gaudy, flashy
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illusory
Definition
specious, misleading, deceptive, fanciful
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indigent
Definition
poor, needy
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inordinate
Definition
far too great, exceeding reasonable limits, excessive
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jettison
Definition
to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome
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misanthrope
Definition
a person who hates or despises people
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pertinacious
Definition
very persistent, stubborn
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picayune
Definition
of little value or importance, measly, paltry, trifling, inconsequential
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raiment
Definition
apparel, attire, clothing
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allege
Definition
to assert without proof or confirmation
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arrant
Definition
egregious, blatant, shameless
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badinage
Definition
banter, light and playful conversation
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conciliate
Definition
to overcome the distrust of, win over; to appease, pacify
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countermand
Definition
to cancel or reverse one order or command with another that is contrary to the first
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echelon
Definition
level, rank, an organized military unit
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exacerbate
Definition
to make more violent, severe, bitter, or painful; aggravate, intensify, worsen
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fatuous
Definition
silly, vapid, inane, stupid or foolish in a self-satisfied way
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irrefutable
Definition
impossible to disprove; beyond argument
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juggernaut
Definition
a massive and inescapable force or object that crushes whatever is in its path
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lackadaisical
Definition
lacking spirit or interest, half hearted
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litany
Definition
a repetitive chant, long list
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macabre
Definition
grotesque, grim, gruesome, horrible, distressing
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paucity
Definition
lack
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portend
Definition
bode, foretell, foreshadow
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raze
Definition
destroy, pull down, demolish
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recant
Definition
repudiate, renounce, withdraw a statement or belief to which one has previously been committed
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saturate
Definition
to soak thoroughly
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saturnine
Definition
of a surly or gloomy disposition, sullen
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slough
Definition
to cast off, discard
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acclamation
Definition
a shout of welcome, ovation, cheering
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bucolic
Definition
rustic, rural
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calumniate
Definition
defame, libel, to slander, to accuse falsely and maliciously
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chary
Definition
extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to)
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collusion
Definition
secret agreement or cooperation, plot, conspiracy
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dilettante
Definition
amateurish, superficial, gets involved in the arts in an amateurish way
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imperturbable
Definition
not easily excited, emotionally steady
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increment
Definition
increase, addition, an enlargement
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mandate
Definition
an authoritative command, formal order, authorization
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paltry
Definition
trifling, insignificant, mean, despicable, inferior, trashy
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paroxysm
Definition
a sudden outburst, a spasm, convulsion, fit, seizure
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pedantry
Definition
a pretentious display of knowledge, nit-picking
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peregrination
Definition
journey, wandering, odyssey, the act of traveling, an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
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redolent
Definition
fragrant, smelling strongly, tending to arouse memories or create an aura
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refulgent
Definition
shining, radiant, resplendent, luminous
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shibboleth
Definition
a word, expression, catchphrase, password, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others, a commonplace saying or truism
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tyro
Definition
a beginner, novice, one with little or no background or skill, neophyte
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unremitting
Definition
consultant, incessant, unrelenting, not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting go, relentless
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vacillate
Definition
to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will
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vituperative
Definition
harshly abusive, severely scolding
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