ENGLISH 12 HONORS

VOCABULARY LESSON 5

October 4, 2010

Ms. Barletta

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VOCABULARY LESSON 5 1. consternation (n.): alarming dismay or

concernHINT: 2. anomaly (n.): a deviation for the normHINT: A(n)=not; norm=not normal 3. vitriolic (adj.): harsh in tone; bitterly criticalHINT: 4. preamble (n.): a preliminary statement; an

introductionHINT: Pre=before/prior 5. coterie (n.): a small group of people who

share interests and meet frequentlyHINT: It is eerie to see so many coteries.

VOCABULARY LESSON 5 6. expiate (v.): to make amends forHINT:If you are trying to win back your ex-

boyfriend or girlfriend, you might expiate your wrongdoings by buying them flowers.

7. compendium (n.): a list or collection of itemsHINT: compilation 8. comprise (v.): to include or consist of; containHINT:You might comprise a list of prizes. 9. eidetic (adj.): pertaining to extraordinarily

detailed and vivid recallHINT: 10. innocuous (adj.): harmlessHINT:

VOCABULARY LESSON 5 11. foist (v.): to pass off as genuine or valuableHINT: Fool 12. plethora (n.): an overabundance; excessHINT: Plenty 13. flippancy (n.): disrespectHINT: 14. incongruous (adj.): incompatible;

unsuitable for the situationHINT: In=not; congruent= equal 15. disconcert (v.): to frustrate; confuseHINT: Your parents might disconcert you if they

do not let you go to the concert this Saturday.