10th Honors LA and LA:
Absolution-forgiveness; pardon; release
Blatant-obvious
Creditable-praiseworthy
Ensconce-establish firmly in a position
Hasten-hurry; accelerate; rush
Laceration-a cut
Obdurate-stubborn
Plausible-can be believed; reasonable
Reprieve-a respite; postponement of a sentence
Tawdry-of little value; gaudy