Unit III Vocab Flashcards

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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, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to

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Altercation

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(n.) an angry argument

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Cherubic

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(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