LESSON 11 VOCABULARY Set A ALIAS n an

LESSON 11 VOCABULARY Set A

ALIAS • (n) an assumed name, especially as used to hide one’s identity • (adv) otherwise called “Mr. Plante” was just one alias used by the elusive spy. Superman, alias Clark Kent, began as a comic book character created in 1938.

DISTORT • (v) to give a flase or misleading account of; to twist out of shape A magazine known to distort the facts would be an unreliable source of information.

DUMBFOUNDED • (adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered When the shocking news finally reached us, we were completely dumbfounded.

EXTINCT • (adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use The extinct volcano is no longer a threat.

INEVITABLE • (adj) sure to happen, unavoidable Is it inevitable that all comedies have happy endings?

METEORIC • (adj) resembling a meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor’s The young actor’s meteoric rise to fame became legendary.

PARODY • (n) a humorous or ridiculous imitation • (v) to make fun of something by imitating it The audience roared with laughter at the comedy troupe's hilarious parody. The new film successfully parodies political life in England.

REND • (v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart The abominable tactics of this trial could rend public confidence in the legal system.

RUMMAGE • (v) to search through, investigate the contents of • (n) an active search; a collecting of odd items It can be an adventure to rummage around our garage for remnants of our childhood. She found an old saddle in the rummage.

VANDALISM • (n) deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property The city realizes that it needs to create tougher laws to discourage vandalism.