Unit 9

Question 1

acclamation

Answer 1

cheering, shout of welcome, approval

Question 2

bucolic

Answer 2

rural, characteristic of countryside

Question 3

calumniate

Answer 3

slander, defame

Question 4

chary

Answer 4

cautious, hesistant, slow

Question 5

collusion

Answer 5

secret agreement or cooperation, conspiracy

Question 6

dilettante

Answer 6

amateur, dabbles in an area of interest without any commitment

Question 7

imperturbable

Answer 7

not easily excited, emotionally steady

Question 8

increment

Answer 8

increases in a series

Question 9

mandate

Answer 9

authoritative command, formal order; to issue an order

Question 10

paltry

Answer 10

meager, insignificant

Question 11

paroxysm

Answer 11

sudden outburst, seizure or a spasm

Question 12

pedantry

Answer 12

display of knowledge, nit-picky

Question 13

peregrination

Answer 13

journey, traveling

Question 14

redolent

Answer 14

fragrant, tending to arouse memories

Question 15

refulgent

Answer 15

shining, radiant, splendid

Question 16

shibboleth

Answer 16

word, expression or custom that sets a group of people different from others

Question 17

tyro

Answer 17

beginner, novice

Question 18

unremitting

Answer 18

relentless, not stopping, maintained steadily

Question 19

vacillate

Answer 19

swing indecisively from one to another (idea); waver weakly in mind or will

Question 20

vituperative

Answer 20

bitter and abusive