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Vocabulary Unit 3

Vocabulary Unit 3. How well those photographs of the month-old twins capture the cherubic expressions on their faces. ( a dj )resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round or chubby face; sweet and innocent. Syn : beatific.

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Vocabulary Unit 3

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 3

  2. How well those photographs of the month-old twins capture the cherubic expressions on their faces. (adj)resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round or chubby face; sweet and innocent Syn: beatific

  3. Our parents have always made it clear to us that they don’t condonerude behavior. (v) To pardon or overlook Syn: ignore, look the other way

  4. Justices have an option to dissent from a ruling issues by a majority of the Supreme Court. (v) to disagree (n) a disagreement Syn: differ, dispute

  5. A group of eminent scientists met to discuss long-term changes in Earth’s climate. (adj) famous, outstanding, distinguished Syn: illustrious, renowned

  6. In the middle ages, gluttony was considered one of the Seven Deadly sins. (n) engaging in extreme eating or drinking; greedy overindulgence Syn: overeating, ravenousness

  7. Long delays caused by bad weather are likely to make even the most unflappable traveler irate. (adj) angry Syn: incensed, livid

  8. Despite a bad case of stage fright, I tried to maintain a semblance of calm as I sang my solo. (n) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition Syn: aura, facade

  9. Wilma Rudolph surmounted childhood illness and physical disabilities to win three Olympic gold medals. (v) to overcome, rise above Syn: conquer

  10. If you fail to perform your job satisfactorily, your boss may terminate your employment. (v) to bring to an end Syn: conclude, discontinue

  11. The general who led the coup usurped the office of the duly elected president. (v) to seize and hold position by force or without right Syn: seize illegally

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