Vocab Quiz 5 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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consternation
A
alarming dismay or concern
2
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anomaly
A
a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence
3
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vitriolic
A
harsh in tone; bitterly critical
4
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preamble
A
a preliminary statement; an introduction
5
Q
coterie
A
a small group of people who share interest and meet frequently
6
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expiate
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to make amends for
7
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compendium
A
a list or collection of items
8
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comprise
A
to include or consist of; contain
9
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eidetic
A
pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
10
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innocuous
A
harmless
11
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foist
A
to pass off as genuine or valuable
12
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plethora
A
an over abundance; excess
13
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flippancy
A
disrespect
14
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incongruous
A
incompatible; unsuitable for the situation
15
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disconcert
A
to frustrate; confuse
