Title: Acclamation
1Acclamation
- Definition- a shout of welcome an overwhelming
verbal vote of approval. - Synonyms- ovation, cheering, plaudits
- Antonyms- booing, hissing, jeers, catcalls
2Dilettante
- A dabbler in the arts one who engages in an
activity in an amateurish trifling way,
superficial - Syn amateur
- Ant professional
3Paltry
- Trifling, insignificant mean, despicable
inferior, trashy - Syn measly, meager, piddling, trivial
- Ant gigantic, immense, colossal
4Vacillate
- To swing indecisively from one idea or course of
action to another to waver weakly in mind or
will - Syn seesaw, fluctuate, oscillate
- Ant - persevere
5Bucolic
- Characteristic of the countryside, rural
relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral - SYNONYMS rustic
- ANTONYMS urban, metroplitan
6Calumniate
- (v.) to slander to accuse falsely and maliciously
Sym. defame, libel
7Chary
- Definition- Extremely cautious, hesitant or slow
- Antonyms- Heedless, reckless, incautious
8Collusion
- Definition (n.) secret agreement or cooperation.
- Synonyms conspiracy, plot, connivance, cahoots.
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9Imperturbable
Definiton (adj.) not easily excited emotionally
steady
Synonyms unflappable, unexcitable, serence,
unruffled
Antonym excitable
10Increment
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Definition An enlargement, Increase, Addition
Synonyms Accretation, Gain
Anonyms Loss, Reduction, Decrease
11Mandate
Definition (n.) an authoritative command, formal
order, authorization (v.) to issue such an order
Synonyms (n.) directive
Antonyms (v.) forbid, ban, outlaw
12Paroxysm
- Definition a sudden outburst a spasm, convulsion
13Pedantry
- Def a pretentious display of knowledge, overly
rigid attention to rules and details. - Syn nit-picking, hairsplitting, pettifoggery
14Peregrination
- (n.) the act of traveling an excursion,
especially on foot or to a foreign country - Synonyms journey, wandering, odyssey
15Redolent
- (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly tending to
arouse memories to create an aura - Synonyms evocative, reminiscent, aromatic
- Antonyms unevocative, odorless
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16Refulgent
- Shining, radiant, resplendent.
- Syn- luminous, splendid
- Ant- dim, dark obscure, dingy, dull
17Shibboleth
- Definition a word, expression, or custom that
distinguishes a particular group of persons from
all others a commonplace saying or truism - Synonyms catchphrase, password, slogan
18TYRO
Antonyms veteran, past master, expert
Definition a beginner, novice on with little or
no background or skill
Synonym neophyte
19SYNONYMS CONSTANT, INCESSANT, UNRELENTING ANTONYM
S DESULTORY, INTERMITTENT
UNREMITTING
(ADJ.) NOT STOPPING, MAINTAINED STEADILY, NEVER
LETTING UP, RELENTLESS
20Vituperative
Harshly abusive, severely scolding
Synonyms abusive, scurrilous, insulting
Antonyms Complimentary, laudatory, flattering