Unit 3 Perry vocab quiz

define abridge

• To expand a text by adding more details.
• To translate a text into another language.
• to make shorter

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define adherent

• a follower, supporter of a particular belief or principle.

• A person who actively opposes a particular belief or principle.
• A person who is indifferent to beliefs or principles.

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define altercation

• A friendly conversation between two people.
• A formal agreement or contract.
• an angry argument

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define cherubic

• Exhibiting a fierce and aggressive demeanor; lacking innocence.
• resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful round face.

• Having a dark, ominous presence; resembling a demon.

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define condone

• To ignore and dismiss behavior that is legally acceptable.
• to pardon or overlook

• To support and encourage behavior that is morally right.

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define dissent

• Dissent is a form of agreement with the majority opinion.
• Dissent refers to the act of remaining silent in a discussion.
• Dissent is the expression of differing opinions or disagreement.

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define eminent

• Eminent refers to a physical object that is tall.
• Eminent means someone who is unknown and unrespected.
• Eminent means famous, outstanding, distinguished

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define exorcise

• To perform a ritual to summon spirits.
• To cleanse a place of negative energy.
• to drive out by magic, to dispose of something troublesome.

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define fabricate

• to make, manufacture, to make up.

• To copy or replicate an existing item without alteration.
• To destroy or dismantle something completely.

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define gluttony

• gluttony is engaging in extreme eating or drinking

• Gluttony refers to the practice of fasting and abstaining from food.
• Gluttony is a form of exercise to maintain health.

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