acclamation (n): a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
bucolic (adj): characteristic of the countryside, rural, rustic; relating to shepherds and cowherds; pastoral
calumniate (v): to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
chary (adj): extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow with
collusion (n): secret agreement or cooperation
dilettante (n): a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish wa, trifling way
imperturbable (adj): not easily excited; emotionally steady
increment (n): an enlargement, increase, addition
mandate (n): an authoritative command, formal order, authorization
paltry (adj): trifling, insignificant
paroxysm (n): a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
pedantry (n): a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details
peregrination (n): the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
profane (adj): impure, defiled; worldly, not connected with religious or spiritual matters; (v): to treat with irreverence or contempt
proffer (v): to present or offer
redolent (adj): fragrant; smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
refulgent (adj): shining, radiant, resplendent
shibboleth (n): a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others
tyro (n): a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill
unremitting (adj): not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless
vacillate (v): to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will
vituperative (adj): harshly abusive, severely scolding
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