Vocabulary for 12th grade Honors English

1. October 4, 2010
Ms. Barletta
barlettac@dkja.org
www.dkjamsbarlettaenglish.weebly.com/

2.  1. consternation (n.): alarming dismay or
concern
HINT:
 2. anomaly (n.): a deviation for the norm
HINT: A(n)=not; norm=not normal
 3. vitriolic (adj.): harsh in tone; bitterly critical
HINT:
 4. preamble (n.): a preliminary statement; an
introduction
HINT: Pre=before/prior
 5. coterie (n.): a small group of people who
share interests and meet frequently
HINT: It is eerie to see so many coteries.

3.  6. expiate (v.): to make amends for
HINT:If you are trying to win back your ex-
boyfriend or girlfriend, you might expiate your
wrongdoings by buying them flowers.
 7. compendium (n.): a list or collection of items
HINT: compilation
 8. comprise (v.): to include or consist of; contain
HINT:You might comprise a list of prizes.
 9. eidetic (adj.): pertaining to extraordinarily
detailed and vivid recall
HINT:
 10. innocuous (adj.): harmless
HINT:

4.  11. foist (v.): to pass off as genuine or valuable
HINT: Fool
 12. plethora (n.): an overabundance; excess
HINT: Plenty
 13. flippancy (n.): disrespect
HINT:
 14. incongruous (adj.): incompatible; unsuitable
for the situation
HINT: In=not; congruent= equal
 15. disconcert (v.): to frustrate; confuse
HINT: Your parents might disconcert you if they do
not let you go to the concert this Saturday.