Vocabulary Power Plus Level 12 Lesson 5

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Flippancy

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Disrespect, rudeness, or impertinence; a lack of seriousness.

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Comprise

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To consist of; to contain.

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Incongruous

Back

Clashing or incompatible; discordant.

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Foist

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To pass something off as genuine or valuable.

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Anomaly

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Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Consternation

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Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

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Preamble

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A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.

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Plethora

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A large or excessive amount of something.

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Vitriolic

Back

Filled with bitter criticism or malice.

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Disconcert

Back

To disturb the composure of; to unsettle.