Vocabulary Workshop, Level D, Unit 3

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exorcise

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to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome.

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condone

Back

to overlook or disregard an offense; to accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.

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rift

Back

a split, break, or breach in a relationship or situation.

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dissent

Back

to disagree with or oppose an opinion or decision.

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terminate

Back

to bring to an end; to conclude.

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fabricate

Back

to invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent.

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usurp

Back

to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

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abridge

Back

to shorten a text without losing its essential meaning.

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surmount

Back

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle.

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condone

Back

to accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong.