Unit 9 Flashcards
(22 cards)
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Acclamation
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A sudden outburst spasm convulsion
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Imperturbable
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Not easily excited
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Increment
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An enlargement in crease addition
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Collusion
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Secret agreement or cooperation
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Dilettante
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Dabbler in the arts in a trifling way
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Paroxysm
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Shout of welcome / approval
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Bucolic
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Characteristic of a country side
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Paltry
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Inferior trashy
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Calumniate
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Accuse falsely slander
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Mandate
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Authoritative command
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Chary
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Various hesitant
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Shibboleth
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Something that defines a particular group of people
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Refulgent
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Shinning
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Tyro
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Beginner novice
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Peregrination
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Traveling on foot
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Redolent
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Smells good
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Proffer
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To offer something
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Pedantry
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Rule follower struck
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Profane
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To treat with irreverence
Impure/defiled
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Unremitting
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Relentless
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Vituperative
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Harshly abusive scolding adj.
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Vacillate
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Back and forth from idea to idea
