1. Level G
Unit 9

2. ACCLAMATION
Definition: (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
Synonym: ovation, cheering
Antonym: booing, hissing, jeers

3. BUCOLIC
Definition: (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; pastoral
Synonym: rustic
Antonym: urban, metropolitan

4. CALUMNIATE
Definition: (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
Synonym: defame, libel
Antonym: flatter, praise

5. CHARY Definition: (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant; reserved
Synonym: wary, skittish
Antonym: heedless, reckless

6. COLLUSION Definition: (n.) secret agreement or cooperation
Synonym: conspiracy, plot, cahoots

7. DILETTANTE
Definition: (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish way;
Synonym: amateur
Antonym: professional

8. IMPERTURBABLE
Definition: (adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady
Synonym: unflappable, unexcitable, serene
Antonym: excitable

9. INCREMENT Definition: (n.) an enlargement, increase, addition
Synonym: gain
Antonym: loss,
reduction, decrease

10. MANDATE
Definition: (n.) an authoritative command, formal order (v.) to issue such an order
Synonym: directive
Antonym: forbid, outlaw

11. PALTRY Definition: (adj.) insignificant; mean; inferior, trashy
Synonym: measly, meager, trivial
Antonym: gigantic, immense

12. PAROXYSM Definition: (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
Synonym: seizure

13. PEDANTRY
Definition: (n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details
Synonym: nit-picking

14. PEREGRINATION
Definition: (n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
Synonym: journey, wandering

15. REDOLENT Definition: (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly
Synonym: aromatic
Antonym: odorless

16. REFULGENT Definition: (adj.) shining, radiant Synonym: luminous
Antonym: dim, dark, dingy, dull

17. SHIBBOLETH
Definition: (n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others
Synonym: catchphrase, slogan

18. TYRO
Definition: (n.) a beginner, novice, one with little or not background or skill
Synonym: rookie, neophyte
Antonym: veteran, expert

19. UNREMITTING Definition: (adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily
Synonym: constant, incessant
Antonym: intermittent

20. VACILLATE
Definition: (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another
Synonym: seesaw, fluctuate
Antonym: persevere

21. VITUPERATIVE Definition: (adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding
Synonym: abusive, insulting
Antonym: complimentary,
flattering