Flashcards Vocabulary: Definitions of 20 Advanced English Words

abridge

to make shorter

rift

a split, break or breach

marauder

a thief looking for something to steal

altercation

an angry argument

pauper

an extreml poor person

exorcise

to drive out; to dispose of something troblesome

surmount

to overcome, rise above.

eminent

outstanding, famous, distinguished

usurp

to seize and hold a position by force or without right

gluttony

engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy

terminate

to bring to an end, to stop or shut down a process or job

trite

overused, unoriginal cliche

dissent

to disagree, disagreement

condone

to pardon or overlook

irate

very angry, furious, enraged

cherubic

resembling an angel, portrayed as innocent, sweet, chubby

fabricate

to make up, create, invent

adherent

a follower, supporter, attached/sticking to

semblance

a likeness; an outward appearance

pilfer

to steal in small quantities