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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Unit 2 20 Words Quiz Friday. Abridge – to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents Adherent - a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower. Altercation - a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 2 20 Words Quiz Friday

  2. Abridge – to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents Adherent - a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower. Altercation - a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy. Cherubic - of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings; angelic. Condone - to give tacit approval to

  3. Dissent - to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree Eminent - high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished Exorcise - to free (a person, place, etc.) of evil spirits or malignant influences. Fabricate - to make by art or skill and labor; construct Irate - angry; enraged:

  4. Marauder – soldiers who raid for plunder Obesity - the condition of being very fat or overweight; corpulence Pauper - a person without any means of support who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity Pilfer - to steal, especially in small quantities. Rift - a difference in opinion, belief, or interest that causes such a break in friendly relations.

  5. Semblance - outward aspect or appearance. Surmount - to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.) Terminate - to bring to an end; put an end to Trite - lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition Usurp - to use without authority or right;

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