Vocab 5 Flashcards
Consternation
noun
alarming dismay or concern
syn: bewilderment; shock; trepidation ant: composure; tranquility
Anomaly
noun
a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurence
syn: eccentricity; irregularity; oddity
Vitriolic
adjective
harsh in tone; bitterly critical
syn: caustic; offensive; scathing ant: flattering; genial
Preamble
noun
A preliminary statement; an introduction
syn: prologue; preface; opening ant: epilouge; finality
Coterie
noun
A small group of people who share interests and meet frequently
syn: circle; clique; society
Expiate
verb
to make amends for
syn: atone; correct; rectify
Compendium
noun
A list or collection of ideas
syn: compilation; index; anthology
Comprise
verb
to include or consist of; contain
syn: consitute; encompass; incorporate ant: exclude; lack
Eidetic
adjective
pertaining to extraordinary detailed and vivid recall
syn: vivid ant: vague
Innocuous
adjective
harmless
syn: inoffensive; innocent ant: injurious
Foist
verb
to pass off as genuine or valuable
syn: fob
Plethora
noun
an overabundance; excess
syn: surplus ant: deficiency; shortage; paucity
Flippancy
noun
disrespect
syn: irreverence; rudeness; impertinence
Incongruous
adjective
incompatible; unsuitable for the situation
syn: discordant; improper ant: compatible; fitting
Disconcert
verb
to frustrate; confuse
syn: agitate; fluster; perplex ant: enlighten; comfort; encourage
