English vocab 11

urbane (A)

courteous and refined in manner

privy (A)

sharing in the knowledge of

abortive (A)

failing to produce the intended result

founder (v)

to give way, to encounter misfortune

abashed (A)

embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

wry (A)

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

confer (V)

having discussions; exchange opinions

supercilious (A)

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

peremptory (A)

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way

intimation (N)

an indication or hint