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Unit 3
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English
9th Grade
09/12/2006

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abridge
Definition
(v.) to make shorter
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adherent
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(n.) a follower, supporter: (adj.) attached, sticking to
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altercation
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(n.) an angry argument
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cherubic
Definition
(adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent
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condone
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(v.) to pardon or overlook
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dissent
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(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement
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eminent
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(adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting
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exorcise
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(v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive
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fabricate
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(v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent.
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irate
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(adj.) angry
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marauder
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(n.) a raider, plaunderer
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obesity
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(n.) excessive fatness
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pauper
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(n.) an extremely poor person.
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pilfer
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(v.) to steal in small quantities
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rift
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(n.) a split, break, breach
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semblance
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(n.) a likeness;an outward appearance; an apparition
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surmount
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(v.) to overcome, rise above
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terminate
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(v.) to bring to an end
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trite
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(adj.) commonplace; overused, stale
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usurp
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(v.) to seize and hold a position by force or without right
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