Make a commitment to learn one list a week. Go through each list and test yourself (or, better still, get a friend to test you) one week later to reinforce your learning.
Remember – work on vocabulary is never a waste of time. It pays dividends in terms of your final SAT score, but more importantly, it makes you a more educated person
Abhor | hate |
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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 |