Chapter 16 Vocab Words

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