E Unit 11 Vocab

Front

What is the definition of pretext?

Back

A false reason.

Front

What word means 'treacherous cunning in attaining a goal'?

Back

Guile.

Front

What word means 'to refer to casually or indirectly'?

Back

Allude.

Front

What is the definition of placate?

Back

To appease.

Front

What word means 'not respectable'?

Back

Disreputable.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'cunning'?

Back

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Front

What does it mean to 'allude' to something in a conversation?

Back

To make an indirect reference to it.

Front

How can one demonstrate guile in a negotiation?

Back

By using clever and deceitful tactics to achieve a favorable outcome.

Front

What is a synonym for 'placate'?

Back

Soothe.

Front

What is the opposite of 'disreputable'?

Back

Reputable.