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.

(v) to give a flase or misleading account of; to twist out of shape 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.

(adj) so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered 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extinct (adj) no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use The extinct volcano is no longer a threat.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?

The young actor’s meteoric rise to fame became legendary. (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.

(v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart 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.

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