Unit 3D Flashcards
adherent
a follower, supporter
attached, sticking to
abridge
to make shorter
altercation
a angry argument
cherubic
resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent
condone
to pardon or overlook
dissent
to disagree
disagreement
eminent
famous, outstanding, distinguished, projecting
exorcise
to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive
fabricate
to make, manufacture; to make up, invent
gluttony
engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence
irate
angry, livid
marauder
a raider, plunderer
pauper
an extremely poor person
pilfer
to steal in small quantities
rift
a split, break, breach
semblance
a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition
surmount
to overcome, rise above
terminate
to bring to an end
trite
commonplace; overused, stale; corny
usurp
to seize and hold a position by force or without right