VOCAB WEEK 7

1. abridge We would lose the meaning of the novel if we were to abridge it. If he abridges his trip, he may save himself some money.

1. abridge (v.) to make shorter

2. adherent I am a strict adherent to the music of Taylor Swift. A band-aid is made from an adherent fiber.

2. adherent (adj.) attached, sticking to; (n.) a follower, supporter

3. altercation My sister and I had an altercation this weekend after she stole my t-shirt. The altercation between the husband and wife made the party very uncomfortable.

3. altercation (n.) an angry argument

4. cherubic She had a cherubic face and glowing hair. She was not very thin, but almost cherubic.

4. cherubic (adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent.

5. condone My mother did not condone my decision to drop out of college. In this classroom I will not condone negative attitudes and laziness.

5. condone (v.) to pardon or overlook

6. dissent There was dissent within our family after my brother married a dissolute woman. Some might decide to dissent with the new health care plan.

6. dissent (v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement

7. eminent He was an eminent figure in the town, and very well liked by all. The brothers became eminent at the school for their outstanding permformance.

7. eminent (adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting

8. exorcise Many ghost hunter shows focus on exorcising ghosts. I exorcised my feelings of fear at Knott’s Scary Farm.

8. exorcise (v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive.

9. fabricate My brother fabricated the most complicated lie to get out of trouble. My best friend has been known to fabricate her credentials and resume to get a job.

9. fabricate (v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent

10. irate I was irate with the car in front of me during rush hour traffic. The only person in my life that can make me irate is my brother.

10. irate (adj.) angry