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Vocab #3 Level D
Term | Definition |
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abridge | (v.) to make shorter. |
adherent | (n) a follower, supporter; (adj) attached, sticking to |
altercation | (n) an angry argument |
cherubic | (adj) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent |
condone | (v) to pardon or overlook |
dissent | (v) to disagree; (n) disagreement |
eminent | (adj) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting |
exorcise | (v) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive |
fabricate | (v) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent |
irate | (adj) angry; infuriated; livid |
marauder | (n) a raider, plunderer |
gluttony | (n) engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence |
pauper | (n) an extreamly poor person |
pilfer | (v) to steal in small quantities |
rift | (n) a spilt, break, breach |
semblance | (n) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition |
surmount | (v) to overcome, rise above |
terminate | (v) to bring to an end |
trite | (adj) commonplace; overused, stale |
usurp | (v) to seize and hold a position by force or without right |