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Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3 Abridge (v.) to make shorter

Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3 Abridge – O.Fr. abregier "to shorten," from L.L. abbreviare "make short" + brevis short

Some publishers sell abridged versions of famous novels. Abridge Mnemonic

Adherent (n.) a follower, supporter (adj.) attached, sticking to Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Adherent – L. adhærentem, prp. of adhærere "stick to," from ad- "to" + hærere "to stick" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

The adherent to the Republican party debates the comments made by the adherent to the Democratic party. Adherent Mnemonic

Altercation (n.) an angry argument Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Altercation – from L. altercationem (nom. altercatio), noun of action from altercari "to dispute (with another)," from alter "other." Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Dr. Phil tries to solve many altercations on his television show. Altercation Mnemonic

Cherubic (adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Cherubic – L., from Gk. cheroub, from Heb. Kerubh “angelic” Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

All babies appear cherubic when they are asleep. Cherubic Mnemonic

Condone (v.) to pardon or overlook Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Condone – L. condonare "to give up, remit," from com- intensive prefix + donare "to give." Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

It is never okay to condone domestic violence. Condone Mnemonic

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Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3 Dissent (v.) to disagree (n.) disagreement

Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3 Dissent – Scottish, from L. dissentire "differ in sentiments," from dis- "differently" + sentire "to feel, think."

The protesters demonstrated their dissent at the rally in front of the White House. Dissent Mnemonic

Eminent (adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Eminent – L. eminentem (nom. eminens), prp. of eminere "stand out, project," from ex- "out" + minere, related to mons "hill" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

After Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was published, JK Rowling became an eminent author. Accomplice Mnemonic

Exorcise (v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Exorcise – M.E., from M.Fr. exorciser, from L.L. exorcizare, from Gk. exorkizein, from ex- + horkizein "to bind by oath, adjure," from horkos "oath" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

In the movie, “Constantine,” Keanu Reeves’ character had to exorcise demons. Exorcise Mnemonic

Fabricate (v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Fabricate – c.1450, from L. fabricatus, pp. of fabricare "to fashion, build," from fabrica. In bad sense of "to tell a lie," etc., it is first recorded Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

When she was pulled over by the police officer, she fabricated a story about having a sister in labor at the hospital and the officer let her go with a warning. Fabricate Mnemonic

Irate (adj.) angry Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Irate – from L. iratus "angry, enraged, violent, furious," pp. of irasci "grow angry," from ira "anger" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Some teachers become irate when students use their cell phones in their class because it is very rude and against school rules. Irate Mnemonic

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Marauder (n.) a raider, plunderer Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Marauder – Fr. marauder, from M.Fr. maraud "rascal," probably from Fr. dial. maraud "tomcat," echoic of its cry. A word popularized during the Thirty Years War (cf. Sp. merodear, Ger. marodiren "to maraud," marodebruder "straggler, deserter") by punning assoc. with Count Mérode, imperialist general, whose troops were notoriously ill- disciplined. Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Marauders broke into the house while the owners were out of town and stole their new television. Marauder Mnemonic

Obesity (n.) excessive fatness Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Obesity – from Fr. obésité, from L. obesitas "fatness, corpulence," from obesus "that has eaten itself fat," pp. of obdere "to eat all, devour," from ob "over" + edere "eat" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Obesity in children can be remedied with exercise and a healthy diet. Obesity Mnemonic

Pauper (n.) an extremely poor person Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Pauper – from L. pauper "poor," from pre-L. *pavo- pars "getting little," from pau-, root of paucus "little" + parere "get, produce." Originally in Eng. a legal word, from L. phrase in forma pauperis (1495) "in the character of a poor person.” Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

The downtown Phoenix area has a lot of paupers who beg for money. Pauper Mnemonic

Pilfer (v.) to steal in small quantities Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Pilfer – M.F. pelfrer, from pelfre booty. O.Fr. pelfre "booty, spoils" (11c.), of unknown origin, possibly related to pelf Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

The teenager pilfered from his father’s wallet everyday until the guilt was too unbearable and he confessed and promised to pay back every penny. Pilfer Mnemonic

Rift (n.) a split, break, breach Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Rift – from a Scand. source (cf. Dan., Norw. rift "a cleft," O.Icel. ript (pronounced "rift") "breach;" related to O.N. ripa "to break a contract" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

The rhino put a rift in the raft which caused it to sink. Rift Mnemonic

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Semblance (n.) a likeness ; an outward appearance; an apparition Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Semblance – from O.Fr. semblance, semblant "likeness, appearance," from sembler "to seem, appear," from L. simulare "to resemble, imitate," from similis "like" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

A celebrity look-alike who bears a remarkable semblance to the celebrity can earn a lot of money making appearances. Semblance Mnemonic

Surmount (v.) to overcome, rise above Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Surmount – O.Fr. surmounter "rise above," from sur- "beyond" + monter "to go up" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Students who try hard to surmount their learning disabilities are very admirable. Surmount Mnemonic

Terminate (v.) to bring to an end Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Terminate – from L. terminus (pl. termini) "end, boundary line," from PIE base *ter-, base of words meaning "peg, post, boundary, marker goal" (cf. Skt. tarati "passes over, crosses over," Hittite tarmaizzi "he limits," Gk. terma "boundary, end, limit"). In ancient Rome, Terminus was the name of the deity who presided over boundaries and landmarks, focus of the important Roman festival of Terminalia (held Feb. 23, the end of the old Roman year). Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Terminating a pregnancy can be a very hard decision for a woman to make. Terminate Mnemonic

Trite (adj.) commonplace; overused, stale Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Trite – L. tritus "worn, familiar," from pp. of terere "to rub, wear down” Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Expressions like “bling” and “off the chain” become trite quickly. Trite Mnemonic

Usurp (v.) to seize and hold a position by force or without right Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Usurp –O.Fr. usurper, from L. usurpare "make use of, seize for use," in L.L. "to assume unlawfully," from usus "a use" + rapere "to seize" Vocabulary Workshop, Level D Etymologies: Unit 3

Parents can sometimes feel usurped by step- parents who live with the child the majority of the time. Usurp Mnemonic

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