SAT Prep: Word List 1_group 1

For homework, we were asked to bring in newspaper articles to _?_ class discussion.

harmful; poisonous; lethal

The _?_ wife was the total opposite of her easily upset husband.

The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and _?_ equal rights to all citizens.

The mosquito is a _?_ insect that can carry & transmit a number of potentially fatal diseases.

payment for work done

The salary earned by teachers is not enough _?_ for all the work they do on a daily basis.

fake; false

hate

to start a fire

According to economists, the high rate of unemployment will continue to _?_ economic growth.

hinder; obstruct

Catherine believed if she destroyed the _?_ she would have seven years of misfortune.

We _?_ violence against others and respect everyone, regardless of a person's race or color.

lucky charm

narrow-minded, prejudiced person

give voting rights

Because Helen is very close-minded, many people consider her to be a _?_.

calm; peaceful

I cannot believe the vendor expects me to pay retail price for a _?_ handbag!