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Lesson 5
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT: Book Four
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Language - English
12th Grade
01/19/2009
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consternation
 Definition
alarming dismay or concern
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anomaly
 Definition
a deviation from the norm, an odd or peculiar occurrence
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vitriolic
 Definition
harsh in tone, bitterly critical
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preamble
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a preliminary statement, an introduction
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coterie
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a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently
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expiate
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to make ammends for
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compendium
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a list or collection of items
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comprise
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to include or consist of, contain
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eidetic
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pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall
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innocuous
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harmless
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foist
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to pass off as genuine or valuable
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plethora
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an overabundance, excess
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flippancy
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disrespect
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incongruous
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incompatible, unsuitable for the situation
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disconcert
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to frustrate, confuse
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