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ch 9
level g
20
English
12th Grade
09/03/2008

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Acclamation
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a shout of welcome an overwhelming verbal vote of approval ovation cheering plaudits
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bucolic
Definition
characterisitc of a countryside rural relating to shepards and cowherd pastoral rustic
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calumniate
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to slander to accuse falsly and laiciously defame libel
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chary
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extremely cautious hesitant or slow reserved difident wary skitish
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collusion
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secret agreemnt of cooperation conspiracy plot connivance cahoots
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dilettante
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a dabber in the arts one who engages in an activity in an ameturish trifilling way superficial
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imperturbable
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not easil excited emotionally steady unflappable unexcitable serene unruffles
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increment
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an enlargment increse addition accretion gain
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mandate
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an authorative command formal order authorization to issue such an order directive
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paltry
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trifiling insignificant mean despicable inferior trashy measly meager piddling trivial
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Paroxysm
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A sudden outburst spasm convulsion siezure
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redolent
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fragrant smelling strongly tending to arouse memories evocative reminiscent aromatic
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Pedantry
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a pretentious display of knowledge nit-picking hairsplitting
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peregrination
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the act of traveling an excusrsion journey wandering odyssey
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refulgent
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shining radiant resplendent luminous splendid
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shibboleth
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a word expression or custonm that distinguishes a particular group from one another catchphrase password slogan
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tyro
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a begginer novice one with little or no backround skill neophyte
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unremitting
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not stopping maintained steadily never letting up relentless constant incessant unrelenting
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vacillate
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to swing indescively from one idea to another seesaw fluctuate oscillate
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vituperative
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harshly abusive severly scolding abusive scurrilous insulting
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