Vocabulary Flashcards

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acclamation

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(n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval

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bucolic

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(adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral

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calumniate

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(v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously

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chary

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(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident

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collusion

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(n.) secret agreement or cooperation

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dilettante

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(n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial

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imperturbable

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(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady

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increment

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(n.) an enlargement, increase, addition

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mandate

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(n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order

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paltry

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(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy