9 th Lit Vocab Unit 3 Words of the day Abridge verb to make shorter Travel by air the time needed to reach fardistant places Synonyms shorten condense abbreviate Antonyms expand enlarge augment ID: 765913
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9th Lit Vocab Unit 3
Words of the day Abridge (verb) to make shorter Travel by air __________ the time needed to reach far-distant places. Synonyms: shorten, condense, abbreviateAntonyms: expand, enlarge, augment Adherent (noun) a follower, supporter; (adjective) attached, sticking to The senator’s loyal __________ campaigned long and hard for her reelection. Before we could repaint the walls of our living room, we had to remove an __________ layer of wallpaper. Synonyms: disciple Antonyms: opponent, adversary, critic, detractor
Words of the Day Altercation (noun) an angry argument A noisy ________________ in the next apartment kept me awake for hours. Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, squabbleAntonyms: agreement, accord Cherubic ( adj ) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent How well those photographs of the month-old twins capture the _________________ expressions on their faces. Synonyms: beatific Antonyms: Impish, devilish
Words of the day Condone (verb) to pardon or overlook Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not ____________ rude behavior. Synonyms: ignore, look the other way Dissent (verb) to disagree; (noun) disagreement Justices have an option to ____________ from a ruling issued by a majority of the Supreme Court. Some people give voice to their ______________ on issues of public policy by writing letters to newspapers. Synonyms: differ, dispute Antonyms: agree, concur
Words of the day Eminent ( adj) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projectingA group of __________ scientists met to discuss long-term changes in Earth’s climate. Synonyms: illustrious, renowned Antonyms: nameless, unsung, lowly, humble Exorcise (v) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing We must do all we can to ___________ the evils or hatred and prejudice from our society. Synonyms: expel
Words of the day Fabricate (v) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent Threads from the cocoons of caterpillars called silkworms are used to ___________ silk. Synonyms: put together, devise, contrive, concoctGluttony (n.) engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence In the Middle Ages, _____________ was considered one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Synonyms: overeating, ravenousness Antonyms: abstemiousness
Words of the day Irate (adj.) angry Long delays caused by bad weather are likely to make even the most unflappable traveler __________. Synonyms: incensed, infuriated, livid Antonyms: calm, composed, cool, unruffled Marauder (n) a raider, plunderer Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Gold Bug” concerns treasure buried by the __________ Captain Kidd. Synonyms: looter, pirate
Words of the day Pauper (n) an extremely poor person During the Great Depression, many people were reduced to leading the desperate lives of ____________. Synonyms: destitute personAntonyms: billionaire Pilfer (v.) to steal in small quantities An employee who _____________ from the petty cash box will get caught sooner or later. Synonyms: rob, swipe, purloin
Words of the day Rift (n.) a split, break, or breach Failure to repay a loan can be the cause of an angry ____________ between longtime friends. Synonyms: crack, fissure, gap, cleftAntonyms: reconciliation Semblance (n.) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition Despite a bad case of stage fright, I tried to maintain a _____________ of calm as I sang my solo. Synonyms: aid, aura, façade Antonyms: dissimilarity, contrast, total lack
Words of the day Surmount (verb) to overcome, rise above Wilma Rudolph __________ childhood illness and physical disabilities to win three Olympic gold medals. Synonyms: conquer, triumph overAntonyms: be vanquished, be defeated, succumb to Terminate (verb) to bring to an end If you fail to perform your job satisfactorily, your boss may ____________ your employment. Synonyms: conclude, finish, discontinue Antonyms: begin, commence
Words of the day Trite (adjective) commonplace; overused, stale When you write an essay or a story, be especially careful to avoid using _________ expressions. Synonyms: corny, banal, hackneyedAntonyms: original, innovative Usurp (verb) to seize and hold a position by force or without right The general who led the coup ___________ the office of the duly elected president. Synonyms: seize illegally, supplant