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Ms. Marrs Vocab Lessons 5 and 6
This is vocab for lessons 5 and 6 of the 12th grade SAT English Vocab Book
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12th Grade
11/29/2012

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consternation
Definition

alarming dismay or concern

 

syn: bewilderment; shock; trepidation

 

ant: composure; tranquility

Term
anomaly
Definition

a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar ocurrence

 

syn: eccentricity; irregularity; oddity

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vitriolic
Definition

harsh in tone; bitterly critical

 

syn: caustic; offensive; scathing

 

ant: flattering; genial

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preamble
Definition

a preliminary statement; an introduction

 

syn: prologue; preface; opening

 

ant: epilogue; finale

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coterie
Definition

a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently

 

syn: circle; clique; society

Term
expiate
Definition

to make amends for

 

syn: atone; correct; rectify

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compendium
Definition

a list of collection of items

 

syn: compilation; index; anthology

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comprise
Definition

to include or consist of; contain

 

syn: constitute; encompass; incorporate

 

ant: exclude; lack

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eidetic
Definition

pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall

 

syn: vivid

 

ant: vague

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innocuous
Definition

harmless

 

syn: inoffensive; innocent

 

ant: injurious

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foist
Definition
to pass off as genuine or valuble
Term
plethora
Definition

an overabundance; excess

 

syn: surplus

 

ant: deficiency; shortage; paucity

Term
flippancy
Definition

disrespect

 

syn: irreverence; rudeness; impetinence

 

ant: respect; reverence

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incongruous
Definition

incompatible; unsuitable for the situation

 

syn: discordant; improper

 

ant: compatible; fitting

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disconcert
Definition

to frustrate; to confuse

 

syn: agitate; fluster; perplex

 

ant: enlighten; comfort; encourage

Term
sectarian
Definition

narrowly confined group to a particular group

 

syn: insular; dogmatic

 

ant: tolerant

Term
peregrination
Definition

travel by walking

 

syn: trekking; exploration

Term
accoutrement
Definition

an accessory item of dress or equipment

 

syn: device; gear

Term
contrive
Definition

to plan cleverly; to devise

 

syn: concoct; design; engineer

Term
hubris
Definition

overbearing pride; arrogance

 

syn: conceit; smugness; pompousness

 

ant: humility; modesty

Term
platitude
Definition

an obvious remark; a cliche

 

syn: banality; maxim; truism

Term
venerate
Definition

to respect or revere

 

syn: glorify; treasure

 

ant: abhor; despise

Term
scullion
Definition

a servant for menial tasks

 

syn: peon; toiler

 

ant: patrician; aristocrat

Term
quotidian
Definition

everyday; commonplace

 

syn: ordinary; routine

 

ant: rare; uncommon

Term
prognosticate
Definition

to predict

 

syn: forecast; foreshadow

Term
antedeluvian
Definition

 extremely old; antiquated

 

syn: ancient; archaic

 

ant: modern; new

Term
stringent
Definition

restrictive; imposing demanding standards

 

syn: serene; rigid; inflexible

 

ant: lenient; flexible

Term
haughty
Definition

condescendingly proud; arrogant

 

syn: conceited; snobbish; supercilious

 

ant: humble; modest

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sanctimonious
Definition

showing false piety or righteousness

 

syn: hypocritical; specious

 

ant: humble: modest

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imbrogio
Definition

a difficult and embarrassing situation

 

syn: predicament

 

ant: peace; serenity

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