SAT #1
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kmcdancerchic on September 29, 2010
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ap english language & composition
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Terms | Definitions |
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 Abhor | -verb (used with object), -horred, -hor·ring. to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate. Syn: Despise Ant: Adore I abhor doing pointless homework. |
| Bigot | -noun a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion. Synchauvinist, diehard Ant: Humanitarian My dad is a bigot, because he never listens to me. |
| Counterfeit | -adjective 1.made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; not genuine; forged: counterfeit dollar bills. -noun 3.an imitation intended to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine; forgery. Syn: Fake Ant: real You can go to jail for producing counterfeit money. |
| Enfranchise | -verb (used with object), -chised, -chis·ing. 1.to grant a franchise to; admit to citizenship, esp. to the right of voting. 2.to endow (a city, constituency, etc.) with municipal or parliamentary rights. 3.to set free; liberate, as from slavery. Syn:emancipate Ant:enslave African Americans were enfranchised by the Emancipation Proclamation. |
| Hamper | -verb (used with object) 1.to hold back; hinder; impede: -noun 3.Nautical . gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way. Syn:obstruct Ant:further A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. |
| Kindle | -verb (used with object) 1. to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning. Syn: blaze Ant: extinguish At camp we learned how to Kindle a fire. |
| Noxious | -adjective 1.harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes. Syn: Harmful Ant: Helpful, safe |
| Placid | -adjective pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters. Syn: calm Ant: Chaotic Carbon monoxide is odorless yet noxious. |
| Remuneration | -noun 1.the act of remunerating. 2.something that remunerates; reward; pay: Syn: commision Ant: n/a He received little remuneration for his services. |
| Talisman | -noun, plural -mans. 1.a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. Syn: good-luck piece Ant: n/a Aladdin's Talisman was his genie lamp! ;) |
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