honors eng 10 *11*

allude

to refer to casually or indirectly

clairvoyant

supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers

conclusive

(of evidence or argument) serving to prove a case, ending any doubt

disreputable

not respectable, not esteemed

endemic

native and confined to a particular region or people

exemplary

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

fathom

to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water

guile

sly or cunning (deceitful) intelligence; crafty or artful intelligence

integrity

honesty, high moral standards; an unimparied condition, whole, undivided

itinerary

a planned route of travel; a record of travel

misconstrue

to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of

obnoxious

highly offensive, arousing strong dislike

placate

to appease, soothe, pacify

placid

calm, peaceful

potent

powerful; highly effective

pretext

a false reason, deceptive excuse

protrude

to stick out, thrust forth

reparation

a payment made for a wrong or an injury

stark

empty or without decoration; complete, absolute; unpleasantly or sharply clear

superficial

on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding what is on the surface, shallow