a shout of welcome

an authoritative command, formal order, authorization

Antonym: mandating access to the general public

Antonym: bucolic setting

Antonym: chary about driving at night

Synonym: paltry allotments of food

Synonym: spoke only to calumniate the representative

Antonym: periodic increments in the cost of insurance

Synonym: an imperturbable manager

Synonym: groups of wealthy dilettantes

While Tim has plans to leave college, he is ______ about telling his parents of his decision.

The ______________ young man walked away from the argument before any blows were thrown.

Even though I was born in the city, I still prefer the quiet of a small ________ village any day.

Although Gary purchased an expensive camera, he is a _______ because he rarely takes pictures.

In an attempt to prevent the mayor’s reelection, someone has been using the Internet to _____ the city leader’s family.

an enlargement, increase, addition

to accuse falsely and maliciously

a long list

extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to)

trifling, insignificant

secret agreement or cooperation

a dabbler in the arts

characteristic of the countryside, rural

having death as a subject