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Unit #9 Vocabulary (AP Language and Composition) Flashcards

Sadler-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Level G

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3912135602acclamation(n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval. Synonyms: ovation, cheering, plaudits0
3912135603bucolic(adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral. Synonyms: rustic1
3912135604calumniate(v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously. Synonyms: defame, libel, malign, misrepresent2
3912135605chary(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident. Synonyms: wary, skittish, careful3
3912135606collusion(n.) secret agreement or cooperation. Synonyms: conspiracy, plot, connivance, cahoots, collaboration4
3912135607dilettante(n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial. Synonyms: amateur, trifler, nonprofessional5
3912135608imperturbable(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady. synonyms Synonyms: unflappable, unexcitable, serene, unruffled6
3912135609increment(n.) an enlargement, increase, addition. Synonyms: accretion, gain, suuplement7
3912135610mandate(n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order. Synonyms: (n.) directive, order, decree, instruction8
3912135611paltry(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy. Synonyms: measly, meager, piddling, trivial9
3912135612paroxysm(n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion. Synonyms: fit, seizure, eruption10
3912135613pedantry(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details. Synonyms: nit-picking, hairsplitting, pettifoggery, perfectionism, fastidiousness11
3912135614peregrination(n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country. Ssynonyms: journey, wandering, odyssey12
3912135615redolent(adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura. Synonyms: evocative, reminiscent, aromatic, suggestive13
3912135616refulgent(adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent. Synonyms: luminous, splendid14
3912135617shibboleth(n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others; a commonplace saying or truism. Synonyms: catchphrase, password, slogan15
3912135618tyro(n.) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill. Synonyms: neophyte, learner, fledgling16
3912135619unremitting(adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless. Synonyms: constant, incessant, unrelenting17
3912135620vacillate(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will. Synonyms: seesaw, fluctuate, oscillate18
3912135621vituperative(adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding. Synonyms: abusive, scurrilous, insulting, bitter19

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