Unit III Vocab Quizs

Eminent

• (adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished, projecting

• (adj.) ordinary, common, unremarkable, mundane

• (adj.) obscure, unknown, insignificant, trivial

• (adj.) average, typical, standard, regular

Exorcise

• (v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive

• (v.) to summon or invoke a spirit

• (v.) to entertain or amuse someone

• (v.) to cleanse or purify a place

Obesity

• Excessive fatness

• A healthy weight range

• A type of exercise

• A dietary supplement

Adherent

• (n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to

• (n.) a critic; (adj.) detached, separating from

• (n.) a leader; (adj.) leading, guiding others

• (n.) a bystander; (adj.) passive, inactive

Cherubic

• (adj.) resembling a demon with a fierce appearance; aggressive and intimidating

• (adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent

• (adj.) resembling a wise old man with a long beard; knowledgeable and stern

• (adj.) resembling a mythical creature with a mischievous nature; playful and cunning

Altercation

• (n.) a peaceful discussion

• (n.) an angry argument

• (n.) a formal agreement

• (n.) a casual conversation

Abridge

• (v.) to make shorter

• (v.) to expand or lengthen

• (v.) to summarize briefly

• (v.) to complicate or confuse

Semblance

• A reality; a true form; an essence

• A likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition

• A contradiction; a falsehood; a deception

• A transformation; a change; a variation

Condone

• (v.) to pardon or overlook

• (v.) to criticize or condemn

• (v.) to ignore or dismiss

• (v.) to enhance or improve

Trite

• Commonplace; overused, stale

• Unique; original, fresh

• Complex; intricate, complicated

• Rare; uncommon, unusual