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lit terms round 2
Literary Terms for Round 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abhor (V.) | to hate |
| Bigot (Adj.) | narrow minded or prejudiced person |
| Counterfeit (N.) | fake or false in origin |
| Hamper (V.) | to hinder or obstruct |
| Kindle (V.) | to start a fire; to ignite emotion or interest |
| Noxious (Adj.) | harmful; poisonous; lethal |
| Placid (Adj.) | calm or peaceful; free of interruption or disturbance |
| Talisman (N.) | A lucky charm with supposed magical enchantments |
| Boor (Adj.) | an ill-mannered person; one who is rude or insolent |
| Deliberate (V.) | to think over slowly; to purposively do something |
| Abrasive (Adj.) | rough; coarse or harsh |
| Bilk (V.) | to cheat or defraud intentionally |
| Covert (Adj.) | hidden, well concealed or undercover |
| Hangar (N.) | storage area (like a garage) for a plane |
| Knotty (Adj.) | complex or difficult to solve |
| Nuance (N.) | a subtle distinction or variation |
| Renown (Adj.) | fame; someone known for achievements |
| Tangent | to digress from the main subject; to go off topic |
| Glib (Adj) | slick or superficial (fake) in speech |
| Ostracize (v.) | to shun or socially isolate |