VOCABULARY UNIT 3 ABRIDGE V To make shorter

VOCABULARY UNIT 3

ABRIDGE (V. ) � To make shorter � Synonyms � � Shorten, condense, abbreviate Antonyms � Expand, enlarge, augment

CHERUBIC (ADJ. ) Resembling an angel � Sweet and innocent � � Synonyms � � Beatific Antonyms � Devilish, diabolic, fiendish, impish

EMINENT (ADJ. ) � Outstanding, distinguished � Synonyms � � Illustrious, renowned Antonyms � Nameless, unsung, lowly, humble

IRATE (ADJ. ) � Angry � Synonyms � � Incensed, infuriated, livid Antonyms � Calm, composed, cool, unruffled

PAUPER (N. ) � An extremely poor person � Synonyms � � Destitute Antonyms � Billionaire

SEMBLANCE (N. ) � A likeness or an appearance � Synonyms � � Air, facade Antonyms � Dissimilarity, contrast, total lack

TRITE (ADJ. ) � Overused or stale � Synonyms Banal hackneyed, corny � � Antonyms � Original, inovative That’s childish.

ADHERENT (N. ) � A follower or supporter � Synonyms � � Disciple Antonyms � Opponent, adversary, critic

ADHERENT (ADJ. ) � Attached or sticking to

CONDONE (V. ) � To pardon or overlook � Synonyms � � Ignore, wink at, look the other way Antonyms � Censure, condemn, disapprove

EXORCISE (V. ) � To drive out or dispose of � Synonym � Expel

MARAUDER (N. ) � A raider or plunderer � Synonyms � Looter, pirate

PILFER (V. ) � To steal in small quantities � Synonyms � Rob, swipe

SURMOUNT (V. ) � To overcome or rise above � Synonyms � � Conquer, triumph Antonyms � Be vanquished, be defeated

USURP (V. ) � To seize by force or without right � Synonyms � Seize illegally

ALTERCATION (N. ) � An angry argument � Synonyms: Quarrel, dispute Antonyms: Accord, agreement �

DISSENT (V. ) � To disagree � Synonyms: To differ, dispute � Antonyms: To agree, concur

DISSENT (N. ) �A disagreement I don’t want Mc. Donalds. I want to go to Wendys.

FABRICATE (V. ) � To manufacture or invent � Synonyms: To put together; to devise, to contrive � Antonyms: To take apart, undo, destroy, demolish

GLUTTONY (N. ) � Engaging in extreme eating or drinking Synonyms: Overeating, Ravenousness � Antonyms: Temperance

RIFT (N. ) � A split , break, or breach � Synonyms: Crack, gap � Antonyms: Reconciliation

TERMINATE (V. ) � To bring to an end � Synonyms: To conclude, finish � Antonyms: Begin, commence