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SAT prep
yumm
20
English
11th Grade
01/31/2013

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Term
abhor
Definition
hate
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Bigot
Definition
narrow-minded, prejudiced person
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Counterfeit
Definition
fake; false
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Enfranchise
Definition
give voting rights
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Hamper
Definition
hinder; obstruct
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Kindle
Definition
to start a fire
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Noxious
Definition
harmful; poisonous; lethal
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Placid
Definition
calm; peaceful
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Remuneration
Definition
payment for work done
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Bilk
Definition
cheat; defraud
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Engender
Definition
cause
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Knotty
Definition
complex; difficult to solve
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Nuance
Definition
something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
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Abasement
Definition
humiliation; degradation
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Cower
Definition
recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from
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Enhance
Definition
improve; make better or clearer
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Harangue
Definition
noisy, attacking speech
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Enigma
Definition
puzzle; mystery
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Plaudit
Definition
statement giving strong praise
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Creditable
Definition
praiseworthy
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