Level G Unit 9

Question: acclamation

Answer: (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval

synonyms: ovation, cheering, plaudits

Question: bucolic

Answer: (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherd, pastoral

synonyms: rustic

Question: calumniate

Answer: (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously

synonyms: defame, libel

Question: chary

Answer: (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident

synonyms: wary, skittish

Question: collusion

Answer: (n.) secret agreement or cooperation

synonyms: conspiracy, plot, connivance, cahoots

Question: dilenttante

Answer: (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial

synonyms: amateur, trifler

Question: imperturbable

Answer: (adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady

synonyms: unflappable, excitable, serene, unruffled

Question: increment

Answer: (n.) an enlargement, increase, addition

synonyms: accretion, gain

Question: mandate

Answer: (n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order

synonyms: (n.) directive

Question: paltry

Answer: (adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy

synonyms: measly, meager, piddling, trivial