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Sentences
100
fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories
redolent
100
a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons
shibboleth
100
not stopping, maintained steadily
unremitting
100
to swing indecisively form one idea or course of action to another
vacillate
100
If you don't do your homework, Mrs. Hofmann will have a _________ in the class that will break your eardrums!
paroxysm
200
harshly abusive, severely scolding
vituperative
200
a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill
tyro
200
an enlargement, increase, addition
increment
200
not easily excited; emotionally steady
imperturbable
200
In the Muslim religion, people are required to make a ____________ once in their lives to Mecca.
peregrination
300
shining, radiant, resplendent
refulgent
300
a pretentious display of knowledge or attention to rules and details
pedantry
300
a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
paroxysm
300
What is an authoritative command, formal order, authorization
mandate
300
Teenagers often __________ with each other about other students and it makes people feel bad.
calumniate
400
countryside, rural
bucolic
400
a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
acclamation
400
the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
peregrination
400
trifling, insignificant; mean, desipicable; inferior, trashy
paltry
400
In the Philadelphia region, a ___________ that people often say is "I'm going down the shore."
shibboleth
500
to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
calumniate
500
extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow
chary
500
secret agreement or cooperation
collusion
500
a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish way
dilettante
500
I keep __________ about whether to return to my country for college or stay in the U.S.
vacillating