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Vocabulary Workshop
Unit 3 Level DSlide2
Abridge
(v) to make shorter
Synonyms: shorten condense, abbreviate
Antonyms: expand, enlarge, augmentAn abridged “History of the World” in the graphic below condenses history into “some wars and stuff.”Slide3
Adherent
(n) a follower, supporter, (
adj
) attached, sticking toSynonyms: (n) discipleAntonyms: (n) opponent, adversary, critic, detractorBefore we could repaint the walls of our living room, we had to remove an adherent layer of wallpaper that was sticking to the wall.Slide4
Altercation
(n) an angry argument
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, squabble
Antonyms: agreement, accordThe altercation between the two players suspended play for several minutes until the quarrel ended.Slide5
Cherubic
(
adj
) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face, sweet and innocentSynonym: beatificAntonyms: impish, devilish, diabolic, fiendishHow well those photographs of the twins by Anne Geddes captures the cherubic expressions on their faces, they look so sweet and innocent
.Slide6
Condone
(v) to pardon or overlook
Synonyms: ignore, wink at, turn a blind eye to
Antonyms: censure, condemn, disapprove, depreciateI cannot condone the behavior of some pet owners who abandon their pets leaving them to starve. To overlook such behavior is criminal.Slide7
Dissent
(v) to disagree; (n) disagreement
Synonyms: (v) differ, dispute
Antonyms: (v) agree, concur; (n) unanimity, harmonyHe showed his dissent by pointing his thumb down in a gesture of disagreement.Slide8
Eminent
(
adj
) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projectingSynonyms: illustrious, renownedAntonyms: nameless, unsung, lowly, humbleA group of eminent scientists worked during WWII on the Manhattan Project which produced the first nuclear weapons, of those scientist Albert Einstein is probably the most famous.Slide9
Exorcise
(v) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive
Synonyms: expel,
dispel Harry Potter often battles the Dementor’s and must exorcise, driving out by magic their evil spirits, to protect himself and the people he cares about. Slide10
Fabricate
(v) to make, manufacture; to make up,
invent
Synonyms: put together, devise, contrive, concoctAntonyms: take apart, undo, destroy, demolishThe welder needed to fabricate the metal frame by welding the pieces of metal together to make one complete piece.Slide11
Gluttony
(n) engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy, over indulgence
Synonyms: overeating, ravenousness, rapaciousness
Antonyms: abstemiousnessIn the Middle Ages, gluttony was considered one of the Seven Deadly Sins, as overeating or drinking was considered to be a sin as described in the teachings of the Bible.Slide12
Irate
(adj)
angry
Synonyms: incensed, infuriated, enraged, lividAntonyms: calm, composed, cool, unruffledLong delays at airports due to bad weather are likely to make many travelers irate, angry and infuriated.Slide13
Marauder
(n) a raider, plunder
Synonyms: Looter, pirate
Edgar Allan Poe’s story, “The Golden Bug” concerns the treasure buried by the marauder, Captain Kidd, who was a real pirate.Slide14
Pauper
(n) an extremely poor person
Synonyms: destitute person
Antonyms: billionaireDuring The Great Depression, many people were reduced to leading the desperate lives of paupers because they were extremely poor.Slide15
Pilfer
(v) to steal in small quantities
Synonyms: rob, swipe, purloin
An employee who pilfers from the company he or she works for, is stealing and will ultimately be caught.Slide16
Rift
(n) a split, break,
breach
Synonyms: crack, fissure, gap, cleftAntonym: reconciliationAn earthquake can cause a split in the earth and the rift leaves the ground uneven and dangerous. Slide17
Semblance
(n) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition
Synonyms: appearance, air, aura, veneer, façade
Antonyms: dissimilarity, contrast, total lackSome would say that the caricature of Sean Connor bears no semblance to him, where others would argue it looks frighteningly like him.Slide18
Surmount
(v) to overcome, rise above
Synonyms: conquer, triumph over
Antonyms: to be vanquished, to be defeated, succumb toSwimmer Michael Phelps surmounted his childhood disability of Attention Deficit Disorder to win Olympic Gold Medals he was able of overcome his disability through hard work and determination.Slide19
Terminate
(v) to bring to an
end
Synonyms: conclude, finish, discontinueAntonyms: begin, commence, initiateBefore terminating a program on your computer make sure you save information because once you click on OK the program will end.Slide20
Trite
(
adj
) commonplace, overused, staleSynonyms: banal, hackneyed, cornyAntonyms: original, innovativeWhen you write an essay or a story, be especially careful to avoid using trite expressions that might be considered clichés. Slide21
Usurp
(v) to seize and hold a position by force or without right
Synonyms: Seize illegally, supplant
The general who lead the coup in Thailand usurped power removing the duly elected government officials.