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lit terms round 3
Literary Terms for Round 3
Question | Answer |
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Abhor (V.) | to hate |
Bigot (Adj.) | narrow minded or prejudiced person |
Counterfeit (N.) | fake or false |
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.) | 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 achievement |
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 |
Cower (V.) | to recoil in fear; shrink away from danger |
Labyrinth (N.) | a maze or complex tunnel system |
Nullify (V.) | to counter or make unimportant |
Replete (Adj.) | fully supplied with food and other materials |
Tangible (Adj.) | capable of being touched |
Blasphemy (N.) | speech or action that offends certain religious beliefs |
Enigma (N.) | a puzzle or mystery |
Nuzzle (V.) | to cuddle or snuggle; an act of affection |
Reprehensible (Adj.) | Shameful or very poor behavior |
Foppish (Adj.) | behaving or dressing like a dandy; one who is excessively concerned with fashion |