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
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