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Hon Eng list 9
Honors English list 9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bigot | a narrow-minded, prejudiced person |
| adverse | unfavorable, harmful |
| asset | valuable thing to have |
| extortion | getting money by threats |
| impresario | one who presents cultural series, organizer |
| entourage | group of attendants |
| blatant | disagreeably loud, very showy |
| venom | poison, spite, malice |
| spew | throw up, vomit, eject |
| virulent | full of hate, harmful |
| astute | keen, shrewd |
| advocate | to be in favor of, to support |
| ineffectual | not effective |
| loath | unwilling, reluctant |
| solicit | to beg, seek earnestly |
| vexations | annoying |
| nefarious | villainous, vicious |
| scrutinize | examine closely |
| malady | disease |
| amicable | friendly, peaceful |