lesson 9 Flashcards

1
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arrogant

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presumptuous,haughty,bragging

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2
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articulate

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clearly spoken,eloquent,smooth-spoken

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3
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blemish

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disfigurement,defect,flaw,stain

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4
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breach

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infraction,contravention,infringement,violation

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5
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delegate

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representative,deputy,official substitute

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6
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disintegrate

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break down,decompose,deteriorate,worsen

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7
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envision

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mentally picture,imagine,visualize,conceive

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8
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grave

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serious,critical,harmful,dangerous

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9
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infallible

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without error,unerring,certain

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10
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laudable

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commendable,praiseworthy,meritorious

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11
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notable

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distinguished,important,critical

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12
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obscure

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uncelebrated,unheard-of,anonymous,unknown

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13
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pestilence

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plague,curse,scourge,epidemic

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14
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requisite

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indispensable,necessary,essential,required or needed

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15
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respite

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break,rest,recess,hiatus,reprieve

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16
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retain

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hold,keep,have,enjoy

17
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revoke

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remove,take back,annul,rescind

18
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rife

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prevalent,common,widespread

19
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stable

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firm,durable,permanent,strong

20
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tarnish

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soil,degrade,discolor,stain,damage or mar