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Vocabulary 7D-011818
Sadlier-Oxford Level D Unit 3 111412
Term | Definition |
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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 |