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Vocabulary List 11

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List Word Sentences Definition
11 allude examples

to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion
11 clairvoyant examples

having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.
11 conclusive examples

serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing
11 disreputable examples

not respectable; dishonorable
11 endemic examples

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous
11 exemplary examples

worthy of imitation; commendable
11 fathom examples

1. to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line
2. to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand
11 guile examples

insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.
11 integrity examples

1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished
11 itinerary examples

a detailed plan for a journey, esp. a list of places to visit; plan of travel.
11 misconstrue examples

to misunderstand the meaning of; take in a wrong sense; misinterpret.
11 obnoxious examples

1. highly objectionable or offensive; odious
2. annoying or objectionable due to being a showoff or attracting undue attention to oneself
11 placate examples

to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures
11 placid examples

calm, peaceful
11 plagiarism examples

the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work.
11 potent examples

powerful; effective
11 pretext examples

something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse
11 protrude examples

to thrust forward; stick out
11 stark examples

1. harsh, grim, or desolate
2. extremely simple or severe
11 superficial examples

1. being at, on, or near the surface
2. concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious

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