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abridge
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(verb ) To make shorter
Travel by airs abridges the time needed to reach far-distant places. |
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adherent
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( noun) a follower, support, (adj.) attached, sticking to
The senator's loyal adherents campaigned long and hard for re-election. |
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altercation
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(noun) an angry argument
A noisy altercation in the next apartment kept me awake for hours. |
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cherubic
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( adjective) resembling an angel portrayed as a little innocent child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent
How well those photographs of the month-old twins capture the cherubic expressions on their faces. |
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condone
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to pardon or overlook
Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not condone rude behavior. |
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dissent
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(verb) to disagree (noun) disagreement
Justices have an option to dissent from a ruling issued by a majority of the supreme court. Some people give voice to their dissent on issues of public policy by writing letters to newspapers. |
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eminent
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(adj) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting
A group of eminent scientists met to discuss long-term changes in Earth's climate. |
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exorcise
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(verb) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive.
We must do all we can to exorcise the evils of hatred and prejudice from our society. |
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fabricate
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(verb) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent
Threads from the cocoons of caterpillars called silkworms are used to fabricate silk. |
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irate
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(adj) angry
Long delays caused by bad weather are likely to make even the most unflappable travelers irate. |
