Unit 3D Flashcards

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adherent

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a follower, supporter

attached, sticking to

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abridge

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to make shorter

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altercation

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a angry argument

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cherubic

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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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to pardon or overlook

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dissent

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to disagree

disagreement

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eminent

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famous, outstanding, distinguished, projecting

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exorcise

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to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive

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fabricate

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to make, manufacture; to make up, invent

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gluttony

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engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence

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irate

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angry, livid

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marauder

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a raider, plunderer

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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, breach

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semblance

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a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition

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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, stale; corny

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usurp

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to seize and hold a position by force or without right