Unit 5
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Unit 5
Vocabulary
Johnny mowed the neighbors' lawn free of charge all summer to expiate the guilt he felt for breaking their window with a baseball.
2. anomaly - (n) -
a deviation from the norm; an odd occurence
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The sailor immediately notified the captain when he saw an anomaly on the sonar screen.
Jen perused the compendium of antique toys to find the value of an old doll.
4. foist (v) -
to pass off as genuine or valuable
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The secret service arrested the man who foisted counterfeit
$20 bills.
5. incongruous (adj)-
incompatible; unsuitable
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His incongruous joke about police officers ensured he would get a speeding ticket.
6. consternation (n)-
alarming dismay
or concern
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The announcement of the pop quiz caused consternation among the students.
7. coterie (n) -
small group of people who share interests and meet frequently
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The coterie of book club members chose Starbucks as their meeting place.
8. innocuous (adj) -
harmless
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The assassin wore a smiling mask to present the innocuous image of a clown.
9. flippancy (n) -
disrespect
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The student's flippancy in class often got him sent to the
principal's office.
10. disconcert (v) -
to frustrate, confuse
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The lengthy calculus problem on the quiz disconcerted her.
After reciting a long-winded preamble, the lawyer finally presented some pertinent facts.
12. vitriolic (adj) -
harsh in tone; bitterly critical
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The critic's vitriolic review of the new film prompted many letters praising the movie.
13. comprise (v) -
to include or
consist of
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