Vocabulary Unit 3
Abridge (v.) To make shorter
Cherubic (adj.) Resembling an angel Sweet and innocent
Eminent (adj.) Outstanding, distinguished
irate (adj.) Angry
pauper (n.) An extremely poor person
semblance (n.) A likeness or an appearance
trite (adj.) Overused or stale That’s childish.
Adherent (N.) A follower or supporter
Adherent (adj.) Attached or sticking to
condone (v.) To pardon or overlook
exorcise (v.) To drive out or dispose of
Marauder (N.) A raider or plunderer
Pilfer (v.) To steal in small quantities
surmount (v.) To overcome or rise above
usurp (v.) To seize by force or without right
Altercation (N.) An angry argument
dissent (V.) To disagree
I don’t want McDonalds. I want to go to Wendys. dissent (N.) A disagreement I don’t want McDonalds. I want to go to Wendys.
fabricate (V.) To manufacture or invent
gluttony (n.) Engaging in extreme eating or drinking
rift (n.) A split , break, or breach
terminate (V.) To bring to an end