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CALUMNIATEBUSE
FFRONT
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NSULT
Imperturbable(adj) not easily excited; emotionally stable
im- in front of something means no so its not perturbable
Increment(n.)
An enlargement, increase, addition
Syn: accretion, gain
Ant: loss, reduction, decrease
Think of increment as increase
Increment = Increase
PEREGRINATION noun: the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on
foot or to a foreign country
pereGRINATION sounds like MIGRATION, which has similar meanings! Sheep herders
could be on a constant peregrination
Refulgent
• Shining, radiant, resplendent
• Light bulbs are FUL of light – brighten a dark room
Shibboleth
(n.) A word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particulary group of persons from all others; a commonplace, saying, or truism
Syn: catchphrase, password, slogan
The ending –eth is commonly found in Shakespearean language
Ex: “Cometh away with me”
Vituperative
(adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding
Syn.- Abusive, scurrilous, insultingAnt.- Complimentary, laudatory, flattering
Jerry scolded his dog vituperatively after his dog went to the bathroom on the new rug.