Word List 1 Flashcards
bigot
narrow-minded, prejudiced person; He is a political bigot.
enfranchise
give voting rights; The effort will enfranchise the homeless.
noxious
harmful, poisonous; The fumes are extremely noxious.
placid
peaceful; We went fishing in the placid waters.
remuneration
payment for work done; He received little remuneration for his services.
abrasive
harsh; He spoke in an abrasive manner.
bilk
defraud; He bilked the government out of taxes.
engender
cause; Hatred engenders violence.
knotty
complex; This is a knotty problem.
nuance
something subtle; He appreciates every small nuance.
abasement
humiliation; He faced public abasement.
harangue
noisy, attacking speech; I was attacked with a harangue of criticism.
nullify
to counter; The contract was nullified.
replete
full; The letter was replete with sentimentality.
abrogate
cancel or deny; The law was abrogated.
harbingers
indicators or bringers of warnings; Frost is a harbinger of winter.
labyrinthine
complicated, highly convoluted; I ran through the labyrinthine alleyways.
plaudit
statement giving strong praise; The movie won the plaudits of the critics.
absolution
pardon or release; He was granted absolution for his wrongdoings.
ensconce
establish firmly in a position; She sat ensconced in a chair.
obdurate
stubborn; She softened her obdurate heart.
reprieve
a respite; postponement of a service; He was granted a reprieve from the army.
tawdry
of little value; gaudy; Don’t wear cheap and tawdry clothes.
blighted
damaged, destroyed; The scandal blighted his career.
