Unit 9 Level G Sadlier-Oxford Orange Book

John S. (United States of America)
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  1. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  2. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  3. increment
    the amount by which something increases
  4. collusion
    secret agreement
  5. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  6. acclamation
    enthusiastic approval or recognition
  7. bucolic
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  8. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  9. calumniate
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  10. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  11. chary
    characterized by great caution
  12. shibboleth
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  13. refulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  14. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  15. peregrination
    traveling or wandering around
  16. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  17. proffer
    present for acceptance or rejection
  18. pedantry
    an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
  19. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  20. unremitting
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  21. vituperative
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  22. vacillate
    be undecided about something
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