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Hein vocab 3
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abridge | to make shorter |
| adherent | a follower, supporter; (adj) attached, sticking to |
| altercation | an angry argument |
| cherubic | resembling an angel portrayed as a child; sweet and innocent |
| condone | to pardon or overlook |
| dissent | to disagree; disagreement |
| eminent | famous, outstanding, distinguished |
| exorcise | to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome |
| fabricate | to make manufacture; to make up, invent |
| irate | angry |
| marauder | a raider, plunderer |
| obesity | extreme fatness |
| pauper | an extremely poor person |
| pilfer | to steal in small quantities |
| rift | a split, break, breach |
| semblance | a likeness; an outward apperance |
| terminate | to overcome; rise above |
| trite | commonplace; overused, stale |
| usurp | to seize and hold a position. |