Unit 3 Flashcards
(v.) to make shorter
abridge
Synonyms: shorten, condense, abbreviate
abridge
Antonyms: expand, enlarge, augment
abridge
(n.) a follower, supporter
(adj.) attached, sticking to
adherent
Synonym: discipline
adherent
Antonyms: opponent, adversary, critic, detractor
adherent
(n.) an angry argument
altercation
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, squabble
altercation
Antonyms: agreement, accord
altercation
(adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent
cherubic
Synonyms: beatific
cherubic
Antonyms: impish, devilish, diabolic, fiendish
cherubic
(v.) to pardon or overlook
condone
Synonyms: ignore, wink at, look the other way
condone
Antonyms: censure, condemn, disapprove, deprecate
condone
(v.) to disagree
(n.) disagreement
dissent
Synonyms: differ, dispute
dissent
Antonyms: agree, concur, unanimity
dissent
(adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished, projecting
eminent
Synonyms: illustrious, renowned
eminent
Antonyms: nameless, unsung, lowly, humble
eminent
(v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive
exorcise