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Level G

Level G. Unit 9. ACCLAMATION. Definition: (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval Synonym: ovation, cheering Antonym: booing, hissing, jeers. BUCOLIC. Definition: (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; pastoral Synonym: rustic

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Level G

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  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

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