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Sadlier-Oxford_Vocabulary Workshop_Level D
Unit 3
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Literature
9th Grade
10/21/2010

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Term
Abridge
Definition

(v.) To make shorter

 

Synonyms: Shorten, Condense, Abbreviate

Antonyms: Expand, Enlarge, Augment

Term
Adherent
Definition

(n.) A follow, supporter; (adj.) Attached, Sticking to

 

Synonyms: (n.) Disciple

Antonyms: (n.) Opponent, Adversary, Critic, Detractor

Term
Altercation
Definition

(n.) an Angry argument

 

Synonyms: Quarrel, Dispute, Squabble 

Antonyms: Agreement, Accord

Term
Cherubic
Definition

(Adj.) Resembling an angle portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; Sweet and innocent

 

Synonyms: Angelic, Seraphic, Beatific

Antonyms: Impish, Devilish, Diabolic, Fiendish

Term
Condone
Definition

(v.) To pardon or overlook

 

Synonyms: Ignore, Wink at, Turn a blind eye to

Antonyms: Censure, Condemn, Disapprove, Deprecate

Term
Dissent
Definition

(v.) To disagree, (n.) Dissagreement

 

Synonyms: (v.) Differ, Dispute

Antonyms: (v.) Agree, Concur; (n.) Unanimity, Harmony

Term
Eminent
Definition

(adj.)Famous, Outstanding, Distinguished; Projecting

 

Synonyms: Illustrious, Renowned

Antonyms: Obscure, Nameless, Unsung, Lowly, Humble 

Term
Exorcise
Definition

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

 

Synonyms: Expel, Dispel

 

Term
Fabricate
Definition

(v.) To make, manufacture; To make up, invient

 

Synonyms: Put together, devise, contrive, concoct

Antonyms: take apart, undo, destroy, demolish

Term
Irate
Definition

(adj.) Angry

 

Synonyms: Incensed, infuriated, enraged, livid

Antonyms: Clam, composed, cool, unruffled

Term
Marauder
Definition

(n.) a raider, plunder

 

Synonyms: Looter, pirate, freebooter

Term
Obesity
Definition

(n.) Excessive fatness

 

Synonyms: Serious overweight, extreme corpulence

Antonyms: Emaciation, gauntness, scrawniness

Term
Pauper
Definition

(n.) An extremely poor person

 

Synonyms: Destitute person

Antonyms: Millionaire, tycoon

Term
Pilfer
Definition

(v.) To steal in small quantities

 

Synonyms: Filch, rob, swipe, purloin

Term
Rift
Definition

(n.) A split, break, breech

 

Synonyms: Crack, Fissure, Gap, Cleft

Antonyms: Reconciliation

Term
Semblance
Definition

(n.) A likeness; An outward appearance; an apparition

 

Synonyms: Appearance, Air, Aura, Veneer, Facade

Antonyms: Dissimilarity, contrast, total lack

Term
Surmount
Definition

(v.) To overcome, rise above

 

Synonyms: Conquer, triumpth over

Antonyms: Be vanquished, be defeated, succumb to

Term
Terminate
Definition

(v.) To bring to an end

 

Synonyms: Conclude, Finish, Discontinue

Antonyms: Begin, Commence, Initiate

Term
Trite
Definition

(adj.) Commonplace; overused, stale

 

Synonyms: Banal, Hackneyed, corny

Antonyms: Original, Novel, Fresh, Innovative

Term
Usurp
Definition

(v.) To seize and hold position by force or without right

 

Synonyms: Seize, Illegally, Commandeer, Supplant

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