Power Plus Lesson 5

expiate

v. to make amends for

anomaly

n. a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence

compendium

n. a list or collection of items

foist

v. to pass off as genuine or valuable

incongruous

adj. incompatible; unsuitable for the situation

consternation

n. alarming dismay or concern

coterie

n. a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently

innocuous

harmless

flippancy

disrespect

disconcert

v. to frustrate; confuse

preamble

n. preliminary statement; an introduction

vitriolic

adj. harsh in tone; bitterly critical

comprise

v. to include or consist of; contain

eidetic

adj. pertaining to extraordinary detailed vivid recall

plethora

n. an over abundance; excess