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Vocab 5
Mobley - 10/28/2013
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English
11th Grade
10/27/2013

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Term
N.

Alarming
Dismay
Concern

ANT: Calm, Tranquility, Peace, Satisfaction
Definition
Consternation
Term
N.

1) A deviation from the norm
2) An odd, or peculiar occurance
3) Something strange that occurs

ANT: Consistent, even, Orderly, conformity
Definition
Anomaly
Term
ADJ.

In a harsh tone, biterrly critical

ANT: Mild, gentle, compassionate, supportive
Definition
Vitriolic
Term
N.

A small group of people who share interests and meet frequently.

ANT: Recluse, Hermit
Definition
Coterie
Term
V.

To make amends of
To make something up


ANT: Harm, Spoil, Corrupt, Tarnish
Definition
Expiate
Term
N.

A list or collection of items

ANT: Unabridgement
Definition
Compendium
Term
V.

To include or consist of
Contain
Constitute
Incorporate
Encompass

ANT: Exclude, lack, reject, fall short
Definition
Comprise
Term
ADJ.

Pertaining to extraordinary, detailed, and vivid recall

ANT: Forgetful
Definition
Eidetic
Term
ADJ.

Harmless

ANT: Poisonious, Degenerative, Deteriorating, Toxic, Deadly, Destructive
Definition
Innocuous
Term
V.

To pass as genuine or valuable

ANT: Genuine, Authentic
Definition
Foist
Term
N.

An over abundance
Excess

ANT: Shortage, insufficient, condensed
Definition
Plethora
Term
N.

Disrespect, frivolousness

ANT: Reverance, Respect
Definition
Flippancy
Term
V.

To frustrate, to confuse

ANT: Accomplish, Assist, Support, Abet
Definition
Disconcert
Term
ADJ.

Incompatible
Unsuitable for the situation

ANT: Accordant
Identical, Unchanging
Definition
Incongruous
Term
N.

A perliminary statement; an introduction.
Definition
Preamble
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