English Exam Vocab 2 Flashcards
Anomaly
A deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurance
Vitriolic
Harsh in tone; bitterly critical
Expiate
To make amends for
Comprise
To include or consist of; contain
Eidetic
Pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
Foist
To pass off as genuine or valuable
Plethora
An overabundance; excess
Flippancy
Disrespect
Accoutrement
An accessory item of dress or equipment
Platitude
An obvious remark; a cliché
Scullion
A servant for menial tasks
Quotidian
Everyday; commonplace
Antediluvian
Extremely old; antiquated
Strigent
Restrictive; imposing demanding standards
Sanctimonious
Showing false piety or riteousness
Imbroglio
A difficult and embarrassing situation
Inimical
Unfriendly; hostile; injurious
convoluted
Complicated; intricate
Anecdote
A short account of an incident
Incumbent
Obligatory, necessary
Promulgate
To announce; to make known
Livid
Extremely angry
Cogent
Convincing; reasonable
Pander
To exploit weaknesses of others; to cater to the vices of others
