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Majortests list1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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; course; harsh |
| Bilk | Cheat; defraud |
| Covert | Hidden; undercover |
| Engender | Cause |
| Hangar | Storage area (like garage) 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 |
| Cower | Recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from |