Vocabulary Power Plus Lesson 5 Grade 12

Expiate

To make amends for

Anomaly

A deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence

Compendium

A list or collection of items

Foist

To pass off as genuine or valuable

Incongruous

Incompatible; unsuitable for the situation

Consternation

Alarming dismay or concern

Coterie

A small group of people who share interests and meet frequently

Innocuous

Harmless

Flippancy

Disrespect

Disconcert

To frustrate; confuse

Preamble

A preliminary statement; an introduction

Vitriolic

Harsh in tone; bitterly critical

Comprise

To include or consist of; contain

Eidetic

Pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall

Plethora

An overabundance; excess