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Vocabulary 7D-011818
Sadlier-Oxford Level D Unit 3 111412
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abridge | (V.) 1. to shorten, while retaining essential elements 2. to shorten by omission (leaving out) of words without changing the content |
| dissent | (v.) to disagree; (n.) a disagreement |
| marauder | (N.)1.a raider, a plunderer. 2. someone who conducts raids in search of goods to take by force |
| semblance | (N.)A likeness, outward appearance; an apparition. |
| adherent | (n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to. |
| eminent | (adj.) Outstanding in performance, above all others |
| obesity | (N.) 1.Increased body weight caused by too much buildup of fat. 2. Having excessive weight or fat. |
| surmount | N.) to overcome; to rise above; to be above or on top of |
| altercation | (N.) an angry argument, quarrel, dispute, squabble |
| exorcise | (V.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive |
| pauper | N.)an extremely poor person; destitute person |
| terminate | (V.) 1.to bring or to come to an end 2. End the employment of. |
| cherubic | (Adj,) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent. |
| fabricate | (V.) to make, manufacture; to make up,invent |
| pilfer | V.) To steal in small quantities; petty theft. |
| trite | (Adj.) commonplace; overused, stale, not original |
| condone | (V.) to pardon or overlook voluntarily. |
| irate, | (Adj.) angry, enraged, furious, infuriated, livid, riled |
| rift | (N.) 1.A split, brake or breach 2. A social separation (as between opposing factions). |
| usurp | (V.) to seize and hold a position by force or without right |