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Vocabulary lesson 5
Senior English vocabulary lesson 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| compendium | - a list or collection of items |
| comprise | - to include or consist of; contain |
| eidetic | - pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall ant: vague |
| innocuous | - harmless ant: injurious |
| consternation | - alarming dismay or concern ant: composure; tranquility |
| anomaly | - a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar |
| vitriolic | - harsh in tone; bitterly critical ant: flattering; genial |
| preamble | - a preliminary statement; an introduction ant; epilogue; finale |
| coterie | - a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently |
| foist | - to pass of as genuine or valuable |
| plethora | - an abundance; excess ant: deficiency; shortage |
| flippancy | - disrespect ant: respect; reverence |
| incongruous | - incompatible; unsuitable for the situation ant: compatible; fitting |
| disconcert | - to frustrate; confuse ant: enlighten; comfort; encourage |
| expiate | - to make amends for |