4 Flashcards

1
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abridge

A

to make shorter

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2
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adherent

A

a follower
sticking to

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3
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altercation

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an angry argument

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4
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cherubic

A

presenting an angel

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5
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condone

A

pardon or overlook

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6
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dissent

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dissagreement

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7
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eminent

A

famous; outstanding

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8
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exorcise

A

drive out by magic

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9
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fabricate

A

make up; invent

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10
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gluttony

A

extreme overeating or drinking

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11
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irate

A

angry

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12
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marauder

A

raider; plundeer

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13
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pauper

A

extremely poor person

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14
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pilfer

A

steal in small quantities

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15
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rift

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split; break; breach

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16
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semblance

A

likeness; outward appearence

17
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surmount

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overcome; rise above

18
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terminate

A

bring to an end

19
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trite

A

commonplace; overused; stale

20
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usurp

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seize or hold a position by force or without right