CP Vocab - Unit 3

Hannah was asked to abridge a lengthy report for her class presentation. What does the word 'abridge' mean in this context?

• To shorten

• To expand

• To clarify

• To confuse

In a school election, Rohan was known as an 'adherent' of Olivia's campaign. What does this mean?

• A supporter

• An opponent

• A leader

• A follower

Mia and Lily had an 'altercation' during the group project. What does 'altercation' refer to?

• A disagreement

• A celebration

• A meeting

• A journey

During the school play, Olivia was praised for her 'cherubic' appearance. What does 'cherubic' describe?

• Angel-like

• Evil

• Mysterious

• Sad

During a school meeting, Avery decided to 'condone' Liam's behavior. What does it mean to 'condone' something?

• To overlook

• To punish

• To encourage

• To ignore

Noah and Kai were discussing the new school policy. Noah expressed his dissent about the changes. What does 'dissent' mean in this context?

• Disagreement

• Agreement

• Support

• Indifference

What does 'eminent' mean?

• Famous

• Unknown

• Ordinary

• Hidden

What does it mean to 'exorcise'?

• To drive out evil spirits

• To invite

• To celebrate

• To ignore

David was caught in a lie when he tried to fabricate a story about why he was late to class. What does 'fabricate' mean in this context?

• To invent

• To destroy

• To repair

• To ignore

During the annual food festival, Arjun was known for his 'gluttony'. What does this refer to?

• Excessive eating

• Moderation

• Dieting

• Cooking