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Unit 3 Vocabulary - Terry Parker High School
Unit 3 words
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10th Grade
09/23/2011
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abridge
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v - to make shorter
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adherent
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n - a follower or supporter
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altercation
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n - a fight or argument
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cherubic
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adj - like an angel
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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
OR
n - disagreement
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eminent
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adj - famous
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exorcise
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v - to drive out (usually demons)
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fabricate
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v - to make or manufacture
ALSO
can mean to lie
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irate
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adj - angry
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marauder
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n - invader, raider
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obesity
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n - excessive fatness
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pauper
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n - a 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 or breach (usually in a relationship)
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semblance
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n - a likeness in outward appearance
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surmount
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v - to overcome or 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 or overused
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usurp
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v - to take a position that isn't rightfully yours (usually the throne or kingship)
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