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Vocab #3 Level D
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |