Unit 11 Flashcards
clairvoyant
someone who has the ability to see the future
Allude
to refer to indirectly; to hint at or insinuate
conclusive
putting an end to debate or question; final
disreputable
lacking respectablility in character, appearance or behavior; disgraceful
endemic
native to some specified country or region
exemplary
fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation; ideal or commendable
fathom
a unit of length equal to six feet usually used to measure the depth of water; to comprehend or understand
guile
the quality of being crafty; skillful deceit or treacherous cunning
integrity
high moral standards, honesty; adherence to a strict moral or ethical code
itnerary
a detailed account or diary of a journey; a guidebood or route of travel
misconstrue
to mistake the meaning of ; to misinterpret
obnoxious
very annoying, offensive, or objectionable
placate
to calm the anger of; to appease or pacify
placid
sernece, calme and peaceful
plagiarism
the stealing of passages from teh writings of another and publishing them as one’s own