lesson 9 Flashcards
articulate
able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively
eloquent; smooth-spoken
arrogant
given to exaggeration one’s worth or importance in a offensive way
presumptuous; haughty
blemish
noticeable imperfection
disfigurement ; defect;flaw; stain
breach
violation of law, duty, or obligation
infraction contravention; infringement
delegate
person designated to act for another or others
representative; deputy
disintegrate
break up or decompose
deteriorate; worsen
envision
picture to oneself mentally
conceive; visualize
grave
likely to produce great harem or danger
serious; critical
infallible
incapable of error
unreeling; certain
laudabe
worthy of praise
commendable; meritorious
notable
worthy of note
remarkable; distinguished; important
obscure
relatively unknown; not prominent
uncelebrated; unheard- of
pestlence
deadly epidemic disease
plague;cures; scourge
requiste
required for a particular purpose
indispensable; necessary; essential
respite
delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying
rest; recess; hiatus; reprieve