Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
(33 cards)
Indict
To charge with a fault or offense
To formally decide someone should be put on trial for a crime
Pugnacious
Aggressive; showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue
Abhor
Hate
Bigot
Narrow-minded, prejudiced person
Counterfeit
Fake; false
Enfranchise
Give voting rights
Hamper
Hinder; obstruct
Kindle
To start a fire
Noxious
Harmful; poisonous; lethal
Placid
Calm; peaceful
Remuneration
Payment for work done
Talisman
Lucky charm
Abrasive
Rough; coarse; harsh
Bilk
Cheat; defraud
Covert
Hidden; undercover
Engender
Cause
Hangar
Storage area for a plane
Knotty
Complex; difficult to solve
Nuance
Something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
Plagiarism
Taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideas
Renown
Fame
Tangent
Going off the main subject
Abasement
Humiliation; degradation
Billowing
Swelling; fluttering; waving