AP Lang: set 3

Egregious

Conspicuously bad; flagrant.

Plausible

Superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often deceptively so.

Indubitable

Too evident to be doubted; unquestionable.

Stymie

To present an obstacle to; stand in the way of.

Garrulous

Excessively talkative in a rambling manner, especially about trivial matters.

Austere

Stern and cold in appearance or manner.

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection.

Nefarious

Extremely wicked or villainous.

Pentitent

Feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses; repentant.

Complicit

Helping to commit a crime or do wrong in some way.

Abscond

To depart secretly and hide oneself.

Machination

A scheming or crafty action intended to accomplish some usually evil end.

Ubiquitous

Existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered; widespread.

Burnish

To make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing.

Coterie

An intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose.