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LA Vocabulary #3
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Literature
9th Grade
11/05/2010

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