psat_world_list_1_20150929035646 Flashcards
Abhor
hateI abhor doing hours of homework.
Bigot
narrow-minded, prejudiced personThe bigot group of students only hang out with their type.
Counterfeit
fake; falseCriminals use counterfeits throughout the world.
Enfranchise
give voting rightsWomen were given the right to enfranchise after men.
Hamper
hinder; obstructThe hot weather during the summer can hamper forest fires.
Kindle
to start a fireThe campers made a kindle to roast marshmallows.
Noxious
harmful; poisonous; lethalThe noxious volcanic gas spread quickly as the volcano exploded.
Placid
calm; peacefulThe placid waves gently sweep over the sand.
Remuneration
payment for work doneSalve did not receive remuneration.
Talisman
lucky charmGigi’s talisman is a red bracelet.
Abrasive
rough; coarse; harshThe abrasive rope cut the players’ hands as they played tug-a-war.
Bilk
cheat; defraudThe student felt guilty after bilking on the test.
Covert
hidden; undercoverFBI’s hunt down criminals by being covert.
Engender
causeThe engender of failing a test is not studying.
Hangar
storage area (like garage) for a planeThe plane went to the hangar to park.
Knotty
complex; difficult to solveThe knotty math problem got the whole class confused.
Nuance
something subtle; a fine shade of meaning The character has many nuance characteristics.
Plagiarism
taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideasYou can be arrested for plagiarism in college.
Reown
fameCelebrities have been renowned for a long time.
Tangent
going off the main subjectMy group of friends always goes tangent when studying.