Lesson 9

Question 0

able to express oneself easily, clearly, effectively

Answer 0

Articulate

Eloquent, Smooth-spoken

Question 1

given to exaggeration one’s worth or importance in an offensive way

Answer 1

Arrogant

Presumptuous, Haughty

Question 2

noticeable imperfection

Answer 2

Blemish

Disfigurement, Defect, Flaw, Stain

Question 3

Violation of law, duty, or obligation

Answer 3

Breach

Infraction, Contravention, Infringement

Question 4

person designated to act for another or others

Answer 4

Delegate

Representative, Deputy

Question 5

break or compose

Answer 5

Disintegrate

Deteriorate, Worsen

Question 6

picture to oneself mentally

Answer 6

Envision

Conceive, Visualize

Question 7

likely to produce great harm or danger

Answer 7

Grave

Serious, Critical

Question 8

incapable of error

Answer 8

Infallible

Unerring, Certain

Question 9

worthy of praise

Answer 9

Laudable

Commendable, Meritorious

Question 10

worthy of note

Answer 10

Notable

Remarkable, Distinguished, Important

Question 11

relatively unknown; not prominent

Answer 11

Obscure

Uncelebrated, Unheard-Of

Question 12

deadly epidemic disease

Answer 12

Pestilence

Plague, Curse, Scourage

Question 13

required for particular purpose

Answer 13

Requisite

Indispensable, Necessary, Essential

Question 14

delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying

Answer 14

Respite

Rest, Recess, Hiatus, Reprieve

Question 15

keep or continue to keep in one’s possession

Answer 15

Retain

Hold, Have, Enjoy

Question 16

cancel by recalling or taking back

Answer 16

Revoke

Annul, Rescind

Question 17

in widespread existence

Answer 17

Rife

Prevalent, Common

Question 18

not likely to overturn or collapse

Answer 18

Stable

Firm, Durable, Permanent

Question 19

dull or destroy the luster of

Answer 19

Tarnish

Soil, Discolor, Stain