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Vocab Unit 3
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English
9th Grade
09/21/2011
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Abridge
 Definition
to make shorter
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adherent
 Definition
n-a follower, supporter
adj-attached, sticking to
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altercation
 Definition
an angry argument
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cherubic
 Definition
resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with beautiful, round face; sweet, innocent
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condone
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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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famous, outstanding, distinguished; protecting
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exorcise
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to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome
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fabricate
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to make, manufacture; to make up, invent
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irate
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angry
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marauder
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a raider, plunderer
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obesity
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excessive fatness
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pauper
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an extremely poor person
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pilfer
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to steal in small quantities
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rift
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a split, break or breach
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semblance
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a likeness, an outward appearance
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surmount
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to overcome, rise above
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terminate
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to bring to an end
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trite
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commonplace; overused
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usurp
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to seize and hold a position by force or without right
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