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22 Cards in this Set
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acclamation
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loud expression of welcome goodwill or approval
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bucolic
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relating to typical rural life, idyllic
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calumniate
[ka•lum•kne•ate] |
to slander; to make false, damaging statements
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chary
[carrie] |
careful, cautious, fastidious
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collusion
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a secret agreement intended for fraudulent, illegal, or deceitful purposes
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dilettante
[dill•eh•tah’nt] |
1. someone who takes up an art form superficially, a dabbler
2. an aficionado or devotee of the arts |
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imperturbable
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not easily excited or upset, unflappable
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increment
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1. something gained or added (wages, etc.)
2. the amount by which something changes |
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mandate
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n: a law, decree, or authoritative command
v: to command or decree |
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paltry
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1. low, contemptible
2. small, worthless, of little value or consequence |
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paroxysm
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a sudden, uncontrollable outburst of emotion or a symptom of an illness
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pedantry
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1. undue display of learning
2. rigid or overbearing adherence to rules |
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peregrination
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a travel or journey, usually done on foot
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profane
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adj: irreligious, sacrilegious, debasing the holy or spiritual
v: to disrespect, to debase |
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proffer
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v: to put out for acceptance, offer
n: an offer, a formal offer (contract) |
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redolent
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1. scented, full of pleasant fragrance
2. often evocative or something pleasant |
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refulgent
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shining bright, radiant
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shibboleth
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word, phrase, or action that sets a group or class apart from others
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tyro
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a beginner in learning, novice, neophyte
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unremitting
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not slaking or abating, incessant
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vacillate
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1. to sway, oscillate
2. to be indecisive |
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vituperative
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verbally abusive
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