unit 11 english

allude

to refer to casually or indirectly

clairvoyant

supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer

conclusive

serving to settle an issue; final

disreputable

not respectable, not esteemed

endemic

native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of prevalent in a field

exemplary

worthy of intimation, commendable; serving as a model

fathom

to understand, get to the bottom of

guile

treacherous cunning, deciet

integrity

honesty; high moral standerds

itnerary

a route of travel; record of travel; a guide book

misconstrue

to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of

obnoxious

highly offensive

placate

to appease, soothe, pacify

placid

calm, peaceful

potent

powerful; highly effective

pretext

a false reason, deceptive excuse

protrude

to stick out, thrust foward

reparation

a payment made for a wrong or an injury

stark

harsh, unrelieved, desolate

superficial

on or near the surface