3d words 1-5

unit 3 level D

​words 1-5

abridge (v.)

to make shorter.

SYNONYMS: shorten, condense, abbreviate.

ANTONYMS: expand, enlarge, augment.

adherent

(n.) a follower, supporter;(adj.) attached, sticking to.

SYNONYM: (n.) disciple.

ANTONYMS: (n.) opponent, adversary, critic, detractor.

3.altercation (n.

) an angry argument.

SYNONYMS: quarrel, dispute, squabble.

ANTONYMS: agreement, accord.

4.cherubic(adj.)

resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face; sweet and innocent.

SYNONYMS: angelic, beatific.

ANTONYMS: impish, devilish, diabolic, fiendish.

5.condone (v.)

to pardon or overlook.

SYNONYMS: ignore, wink at, look the other way.

ANTONYMS: censure, condemn, disapprove, deprecate.

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Travel by air

the time needed to reach far-distant destinations.

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How well those photographs of the month-old twins capture the

expressions on their faces!

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The senator's loyal

campaigned long and hard for her reelection.

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A noisy

i the next apartment kept me awake for hours.

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Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not

rude behavior.