unit 3d 6-10

unit 3d 6-10

dissent

(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement.

SYNONYMS: (v.) differ, dispute (n.) opposition, objection.

ANTONYMS: (v.) agree, concur; (n.) unanimity, harmony.

7.eminent

(adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting.

SYNONYMS: illustrious, renowned.

ANTONYMS: nameless, unsung, lowly, humble.

8.exorcise

v.) to drive out by magic; to dispose of something troublesome, menacing, or oppressive

.SYNONYM: expel.

9.fabricate

(v.) to make, manufacture; to make up, invent.

SYNONYMS: put together, devise, contrive, concoct.

ANTONYMS: take apart, undo, destroy, demolish.

10.gluttony

(n.) engaging in extreme eating or drinking: greedy overindulgence.SYNONYMS: overeating, ravenousness, rapaciousness.ANTONYM: abstemiousness

Multiple Choice

some people give voice to their _ on issues of public policy by writing letters to newspapers.

• altercation

• dissent

• fabricate

• gluttony

Multiple Choice

During the holidays, I usually give in to ____ and gain at least ten pounds.

• dissent

• abridge

• gluttony

• adherents

Multiple Choice

If you ____their bad behavior now, you will never be able to control them in the future.

• abridge

• eminent

• exorcise

• condone