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Level G Unit 9
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ACCLAMATION Definition: (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval Synonym: ovation, cheering Antonym: booing, hissing, jeers
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BUCOLIC Definition: (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; pastoral Synonym: rustic Antonym: urban, metropolitan
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CALUMNIATE Definition: (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously Synonym: defame, libel Antonym: flatter, praise
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CHARY Definition: (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant; reserved
Synonym: wary, skittish Antonym: heedless, reckless
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COLLUSION Definition: (n.) secret agreement or cooperation
Synonym: conspiracy, plot, cahoots
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DILETTANTE Definition: (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish way; Synonym: amateur Antonym: professional
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IMPERTURBABLE Definition: (adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady Synonym: unflappable, unexcitable, serene Antonym: excitable
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INCREMENT Definition: (n.) an enlargement, increase, addition
Synonym: gain Antonym: loss, reduction, decrease
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MANDATE Definition: (n.) an authoritative command, formal order (v.) to issue such an order Synonym: directive Antonym: forbid, outlaw
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PALTRY Definition: (adj.) insignificant; mean; inferior, trashy
Synonym: measly, meager, trivial Antonym: gigantic, immense
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PAROXYSM Definition: (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
Synonym: seizure
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PEDANTRY Definition: (n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details Synonym: nit-picking
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PEREGRINATION Definition: (n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country Synonym: journey, wandering
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REDOLENT Definition: (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly
Synonym: aromatic Antonym: odorless
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REFULGENT Definition: (adj.) shining, radiant Synonym: luminous
Antonym: dim, dark, dingy, dull
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SHIBBOLETH Definition: (n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others Synonym: catchphrase, slogan
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TYRO Definition: (n.) a beginner, novice, one with little or not background or skill Synonym: rookie, neophyte Antonym: veteran, expert
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UNREMITTING Definition: (adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily
Synonym: constant, incessant Antonym: intermittent
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VACILLATE Definition: (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another Synonym: seesaw, fluctuate Antonym: persevere
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VITUPERATIVE Definition: (adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding
Synonym: abusive, insulting Antonym: complimentary, flattering
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