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Vocab Lesson 5
Deaver
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English
12th Grade
10/27/2008

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consternation
Definition
alarming dismay, concern, bewilderment, shock, trepidation

NOT composure, tranquility
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anomaly
Definition
eccentricity, irregularity, oddity
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vitriolic
Definition
caustic, offensive, scathing

NOT flattering or genial
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preamble
Definition
prologue, preface, opening

NOT epilogue, finale
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coterie
Definition
circle, clique, society
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expiate
Definition
atone, correct, rectify
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compendium
Definition
list, compilation, index, anthology
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comprise
Definition
constitute, encompass, incorporate

NOT exclude, lack
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eidetic
Definition
pertaining to extraordinary detailed and vivid recall

NOT vague
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innocuous
Definition
harmless, inoffensive, innocent

NOT injurious
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foist
Definition
to pass off as genuine or valuable
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plethora
Definition
surplus, cornucopia

NOT deficiency, shortage, or paucity
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flippancy
Definition
disrespect, irreverence, impertinence

NOT respect, reverence
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incongruous
Definition
incompatible, discordant, improper

NOT compatible, fitting
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disconcert
Definition
frustrate, confuse, agitate, fluster, perplex

NOT enlighten, comfort, encourage
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