Questions and Answers
What does the word 'abridge' mean?
What is an 'adherent'?
a follower, supporter
What does 'altercation' refer to?
an angry argument
The word 'cherubic' describes someone who is:
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What does 'condone' mean?
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What does 'dissent' mean?
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What does the verb 'exorcise' mean?
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Which of the following best describes 'eminent'?
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What does 'fabricate' mean?
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Define 'gluttony'.
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What does 'irate' mean?
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What is a 'marauder'?
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What does 'pauper' mean?
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What does 'pilfer' mean?
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What does 'rift' refer to?
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Define 'semblance'.
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What does 'surmount' mean?
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What does 'terminate' mean?
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What does 'trite' mean?
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What does 'usurp' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Abridge:
- Means to shorten or condense something.
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Adherent:
- Refers to a person who follows or supports a leader, cause, or idea.
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Altercation:
- Describes a heated or angry argument between individuals.
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Cherubic:
- Characterizes someone or something as angelic or innocent, often depicted as a child with a round face.
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Condone:
- Involves overlooking or pardoning an offense or wrongdoing.
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Dissent:
- Indicates a disagreement or difference in opinion.
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Exorcise:
- Means to remove or drive out something troublesome, often associated with supernatural connotations.
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Eminent:
- Describes someone who is renowned or distinguished in a particular field.
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Fabricate:
- Refers to the act of creating or manufacturing, but can also imply inventing a story or lie.
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Gluttony:
- The act of indulging excessively in eating or drinking, reflecting extreme greed.
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Irate:
- Describes a state of being angry or furious.
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Marauder:
- Refers to a person who engages in raiding or plundering.
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Pauper:
- Denotes an individual living in extreme poverty.
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Pilfer:
- Means to steal items in small quantities or amounts.
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Rift:
- Indicates a split or breach, often in relationships or agreements.
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Semblance:
- Refers to a likeness or external appearance, which may not necessarily reflect reality.
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Surmount:
- Means to overcome obstacles or rise above challenges.
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Terminate:
- Involves bringing something to an end or conclusion.
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Trite:
- Describes something that is common or clichéd, often due to overuse.
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Usurp:
- Refers to the act of seizing power or position by force or without rightful claim.
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