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consternation
def: alarming dismay or concern
syn: bewilderment; shock; trepidation
anomaly
def: a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence
syn: eccentricity; irregularity; oddity
vitriolic
def: harsh in tone; bitterly critical
syn: caustic; offensive; scathing
preamble
def: a preliminary statement; an introduction
syn: prologue; preface; opening
coterie
def: a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently
syn: circle; clique; society
expiate
def: to make amends for
syn: atone; correct; rectify
compendium
def: a list or collection of items
syn: compilation; index; anthology
comprise
def: to include or consist of; contain
syn: constitute; encompass; incorporate
eidetic
def: pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
syn: clear
innocuous
def: harmless
syn: inoffensive; innocent
foist
def: to pass off as genuine or valuable
plethora
def: an abundance; excess
syn: surplus; overabundance
flippancy
def: disrespect
syn: irreverence; rudeness; impertinence
incongruous
def: incompatible; unsuitable for the situation
syn: discordant; improper
disconcert
def: to frustrate; confuse
syn: agitate; fluster; perplex
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Lesson Five Vocab
Description
English IV Literature Lesson Five Vocabulary for Mr. Flanagan
Updated
2010-03-09T21:28:06Z
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