Chapter 16 Vocab Words
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Insinuate
To hint, to suggest slyly
Forestall
To predict, to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand
Disparity
A contrast, an inequality or difference, as in ages or amounts
Retribution
A penalty, something given or done as repayment, reward, or (usually) punishment
Permeate
A penetrate, to flow or spread throughout (something)
Omnipotent
All-powerful; having unlimited power or authority
Opportune
Appropriate, suitable (said of time); well-timed
Obsequious
Overly eager to please, overly willing to serve, obey, or flatter in order to gain favor
Insidious
Subtly harmful, working or spreading harmfully but in a manner hard to notice; more harmful than is evident at first
Interrogate
To ask questions, to question formally and systematically
