Abridge (v) to make shorter Synonyms: shorten condense, abbreviate Antonyms: expand, enlarge, augment An abridged “History of the World”"- Presentation transcript:Ībridge (v) to make shorter Synonyms: shorten condense, abbreviate Antonyms: expand, enlarge, augment An abridged “History of the World” in the graphic below condenses history into “some wars and stuff.”Īdherent (n) a follower, supporter, (adj) attached, sticking to Synonyms: (n) disciple Antonyms: (n) opponent, adversary, critic, detractor Before we could repaint the walls of our living room, we had to remove an adherent layer of wallpaper that was sticking to the wall.Īltercation (n) an angry argument Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, squabble Antonyms: agreement, accord The altercation between the two players suspended play for several minutes until the quarrel ended.Ĭherubic (adj) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child with a beautiful, round, or chubby face, sweet and innocent Synonym: beatific Antonyms: impish, devilish, diabolic, fiendish How well those photographs of the twins by Anne Geddes captures the cherubic expressions on their faces, they look so sweet and innocent.Ĭondone (v) to pardon or overlook Synonyms: ignore, wink at, turn a blind eye to Antonyms: censure, condemn, disapprove, depreciate I cannot condone the behavior of some pet owners who abandon their pets leaving them to starve.
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