English 9 and 9B abridge v to make shorter Synonyms shorten condense abbreviate Antonyms expand enlarge augment EX Travel by air abridges the time needed to reach fardistant places ID: 686333
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Vocabulary Unit 3
Mrs. Williams
English 9 and 9BSlide2
abridge (v.) to make shorterSynonyms: shorten, condense, abbreviateAntonyms: expand, enlarge, augment
EX
Travel by air
abridges the time needed to reach far-distant places.Slide3
adherent (n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to
Synonyms: (n.) disciple;
partisans
Antonyms: (n.) opponent, adversary, critic, detractorEXThe senator’s loyal
adherents campaigned long and hard for her reelection.Before we could repaint the walls of our living room, we had to remove an adherent layer of wallpaper.Slide4
condone (v.) to pardon or overlookSynonyms: ignore, wink at, turn a blind eye toAntonyms: censure, condemn, disapprove, deprecate
EX
Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not
condone rude behavior.Slide5
dissent (v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement
Synonyms: (v.) differ, dispute
Antonyms: (v.) agree, concur; (n.) unanimity, harmony
EX
Justices have an option to dissent from a ruling issued by a majority of the Supreme Court.Some people
voice
their
dissent
on issues of public policy by writing letters to newspapers.Slide6
eminent (adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projectingSynonyms: illustrious, renowned
Antonyms: obscure, nameless, unsung, lowly, humble
EX
A group of eminent scientists met to discuss long-term changes in Earth’s
climate.Slide7
fabricate (v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, to invent
Synonyms: put together, devise, contrive, concoct
Antonyms: take apart, undo, destroy, demolish
EX
Threads from the cocoons of caterpillars called silkworms are used to
fabricate
silk.Slide8
irate (adj.) angrySynonyms: incensed, infuriated, enraged, livid
Antonyms: calm, composed, cool, unruffled
EX
Long delays caused by bad weather are likely to make even the most unflappable travelers irate.Slide9
pauper (n.) extremely poor personSynonyms: destitute personAntonyms: millionaire, tycoon
EX
During the Great Depression, many people were reduced to leading the desperate lives of
paupers.Slide10
pilfer (v.) to steal in small quantitiesSynonyms: filch, rob, swipe, purloin
EX
An employee who
pilfers from the petty cash box will get caught sooner or later.Slide11
rift (n.) a split, break, breachSynonyms: crack, fissure, gap, cleftAntonyms: reconciliation
EX
Failure to repay a loan can be the cause of an angry
rift between longtime friends.Slide12
semblance (n.) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparitionSynonyms: appearance, air, aura, veneer, facade
Antonyms: dissimilarity, contrast, total lack
EX
Despite a bad case of stage fright, I tried to maintain a semblance
of calm as I sang my solo.Slide13
surmount (v.) to overcome, rise aboveSynonyms: conquer, triumph over
Antonyms: be vanquished, be defeated, succumb to
EX
Wilma Rudolph surmounted childhood illness and physical disabilities with three Olympic gold medals.Slide14
terminate (v.) to bring to an endSynonyms: conclude, finish, discontinueAntonyms: begin, commence, initiate
EX
If you fail to perform your job satisfactorily, your boss may
terminate your employment. Slide15
trite (adj.) commonplace; overused, staleSynonyms: banal, hackneyed, corny
, timeworn
Antonyms: original, novel, fresh, innovative
EXWhen you write an essay or story, be especially careful to avoid using
trite expressions.EXAMPLES:The early bird gets the worm.
They're like two peas in a pod.
more
fun than a barrel of monkeys
eat my dust open a can of worms Slide16
usurp (v.) to seize and hold a position by force or without rightSynonyms: seize illegally, commandeer, supplant
EX
The general who led the coup
usurped the office of the duly elected president.