ELA VOCAB 3

Abridge (v)

shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.

Irate (adj)

feeling or characterized by great anger.

Fabricate (v)

invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.

Eminent (adj)

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Altercation (n)

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Adherent (n & adj)

[n] someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. [adj] sticking fast to an object or surface.

Dissent (v & n)

hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Condone (v)

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

Marauder (n)

a person who roams in search of things to steal or people to attack; a raider.

Pilfer (v)

steal (typically things of relatively little value).

Rift (n)

[1] a crack, split, or break in something. [2] a serious break in friendly relations.

Semblance (n)

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Surmount (v)

[1] overcome (a difficulty or obstacle). [2] stand or be placed on top of.

Trite (adj)

(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.

Usurp (v)

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.