VPP chapters 5&6
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mapendleton on November 14, 2010
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Calling All Honeybears, Class of 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 consternation | alarming dismay or concern |
| anomaly | a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence |
| vitriolic | harsh in tone; bitterly critical |
| preamble | a preliminary statement; an introduction |
| coterie | a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| compendium | a list or collection of items |
| comprise | to include of consist of; contain |
| eidetic | pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall |
| innocuous | harmless |
| foist | to pass off as genuine or valuable |
| plethora | an overabundance; excess |
| flippancy | disrespect |
| incongruous | incompatible; unsuitable for the situation |
| disconcert | to frustrate; confuse |
| sectarian | narrowly confined to a particular group |
| peregrination | travel by walking |
| accoutrement | an accessory item of dress or equipment |
| contrive | to plan cleverly; to devise |
| hubris | overbearing pride; arrogance |
| platitude | an obvious remark; a cliché |
| venerate | to respect or revere |
| scullion | a servant for menial tasks |
| quotidian | everyday; commonplace |
| prognosticate | to predict |
| antediluvian | extremely old; antiquated |
| stringent | restrictive; imposing demanding standards |
| haughty | condescendingly proud; arrogant |
| sanctimonious | showing false piety or righteousness |
| imbroglio | a difficult and embarrassing situation |
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