Unit 11 Vocab Words

Question 0

Clairvoyant

Answer 0

(n.) Someone who has the ability to see the future; (adj.) Able to see the future; Having the ability to percieve things beyond others

Question 1

Allude

Answer 1

(v.) To refer to indirectly; To hint at or insinuate

Question 2

Conclusive

Answer 2

(adj.) Putting an end to debate or question; Final

Question 3

Disreputable

Answer 3

(adj.) Lacking respectability in character, appearance or behavior; Disgraceful; Shady

Question 4

Endemic

Answer 4

(adj.) Native to some specified country or region

Question 5

Exemplary

Answer 5

(adj.) Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation; Ideal or commendable

Question 6

Fathom

Answer 6

(n.) A unit of length equal to six feet usually used to measure the depth of water; (v.) To comprehend or understand

Question 7

GUILE

Answer 7

(n.) The quality of being crafty; Skillful deceit or treacherous cunning; Deviousness

Question 8

Integrity

Answer 8

(n.) High moral standards, honesty; Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; Soundness

Question 9

Itinerary

Answer 9

(n.) A detailed account or diary of a journey; A guidebook or route of travel

Question 10

Misconstrue

Answer 10

(v.) To mistake the meaning of; To misinterpret

Question 11

Obnoxious

Answer 11

(adj.) Very annoying, offensive or objectionable

Question 12

Placate

Answer 12

(v.) To calm the anger of; To appease or pacify

Question 13

Placid

Answer 13

(adj.) Serene, calm and peaceful

Question 14

Plagiarism

Answer 14

(n.) The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them as one’s own

Question 15

Potent

Answer 15

(adj.) Physically powerful; Highly effective

Question 16

Pretext

Answer 16

(n.) A fictitious reason; A false excuse

Question 17

Protrude

Answer 17

(v.) To push out or thrust forth; To stick out

Question 18

Stark

Answer 18

(adj.) Grim or desolate, harsh; (adv.) Utterly, absolutely or completely

Question 19

Superficial

Answer 19

(adj.) On or near the surface; Comprehending only what is on the surface, apparent and obvious