1. SAT Vocabulary
Unit 1- List 1

2. Abhor
Part of Speech- Verb Definition- to reject; to hate Example- Work at a job that you love, not one that you abhor.

3. Bigot
Part of Speech- Noun Definition- Narrow minded, prejudiced person Example- The bigot was a lonely old man who thought everyone was inferior to him.

4. Counterfeit
POS- Adjective Definition- fake; false Example: The Bank works closely with law enforcement agencies investigating counterfeit banknotes.

5. Enfranchise
POS- Verb Definition- to give voting rights Example: The reform bill proper proposed to enfranchise every male citizen above 24 years of age with one year's residential qualification.

6. Hamper
POS- Verb Definition- to hinder or obstruct Example: This awful traffic is definitely going to hamper our trip to the beach.

7. Kindle
POS- Verb Definition- to start (a fire) Example- Among those he spoke to he was able to kindle enthusiasm and the spirit of cooperation.

8. Noxious
POS- Adjective Definition- harmful; lethal; poisonous Example- We had to evacuate the building because of the noxious gas fumes that were apparent.

9. Placid
POS- adjective Definition- Calm; Peaceful Example- While the water may appear placid right now, the waves were quite rough earlier.

10. Remuneration
POS- Noun Definition- Payment for work done Example- The salary earned by teachers is not enough remuneration for all the work they do on a daily basis.

11. Talisman
POS- Noun Definition- lucky charm Example- The gambler would not play a single game unless his talisman was in his shirt pocket.

12. Abrasive
Part of speech- adjective Definition- rough; harsh; coarse

13. Bilk
POS- Verb Definition- cheat; defraud

14. Covert
POS- adjective Definition- hidden; undercover

15. Engender
POS- verb Definition- cause

16. Hangar
POS- noun Definition- storage area (like a garage) for a plane

17. Vocabulary List 2
Quiz on Friday, September 25th!

18. Knotty
POS- adjective Definition- Difficult to solve; complex

19. Nuance
POS- noun Definition- something subtle; a fine shade of meaning

20. Plagiarism
POS- noun Definition- the taking of credit for someone else’s work/ideas

21. Renown
POS- noun Definition- fame

22. Tangent
POS- noun Definition- something that is off of the main topic

23. Abasement
POS- Noun Definition- humiliation; degradation

24. Billowing
POS- Verb Definition- waving; swelling; fluttering

25. Cower
POS- Verb Definition- shrink away from something; recoil in fear

26. Enhance
POS- Verb Definition- improve; make better

27. Harangue
POS- Noun Definition- a loud, attacking speech

28. Labyrinth
POS- Noun Definition- Maze

29. Nullify
POS- Verb Definition- to counter; make void; make unimportant

30. Plaintiff
POS- Noun Definition- Petitioner (in court)

31. Replete
POS- Adjective Definition- full

32. Tangible
POS- Adjective Definition- Can be touched

33. List 3
Quiz on Friday, October 2nd!!!!

34. Abrogate
Part of Speech- VERB Definition- cancel; deny; repeal

35. Blasphemy
Part of Speech- NOUN Definition- Speech which offends religious sentiments

36. Credible
POS- ADJECTIVE Definition- believable

37. Enigma
POS- NOUN Definition- puzzle; mystery

38. Harbingers
POS- NOUN Definition- indicators; bringers of warnings

39. Labyrinthine
POS- ADJECTIVE Definition- complicated; difficult

40. Plaudit
POS- NOUN Definition- Statement giving strong praise

41. Nuzzle
POS- Verb Definition- cuddle; snuggle

42. Reprehensible
POS- Adjective Definition- Shameful; very bad

43. Tardy
POS- Adjective Definition- slow; late; overdue; delayed

44. Absolution
POS- Noun Definition- forgiveness; pardon; release

45. Blatant
POS- Adjective Definition- Obvious; done openly; unconcealed

46. Creditable
POS- Adjective Definition- Praiseworthy

47. Ensconce
POS- Verb Definition- to establish/settle in a comfortable, safe place

48. Hasten
POS- Verb Definition- hurry; accelerate; rush