lesson 9 Flashcards

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articulate

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able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively

eloquent; smooth-spoken

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arrogant

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given to exaggeration one’s worth or importance in a offensive way
presumptuous; haughty

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blemish

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noticeable imperfection

disfigurement ; defect;flaw; stain

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breach

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violation of law, duty, or obligation

infraction contravention; infringement

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delegate

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person designated to act for another or others

representative; deputy

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disintegrate

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break up or decompose

deteriorate; worsen

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envision

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picture to oneself mentally

conceive; visualize

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grave

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likely to produce great harem or danger

serious; critical

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infallible

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incapable of error

unreeling; certain

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laudabe

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worthy of praise

commendable; meritorious

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notable

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worthy of note

remarkable; distinguished; important

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obscure

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relatively unknown; not prominent

uncelebrated; unheard- of

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pestlence

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deadly epidemic disease

plague;cures; scourge

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requiste

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required for a particular purpose

indispensable; necessary; essential

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respite

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delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying
rest; recess; hiatus; reprieve

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retain

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keep or continue to keep in one’s possession

hold; have; enjoy

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revoke

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cancel by recalling or taking back

annual; rescind

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rife

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in widespread existence

prevalent; common

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stable

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not likely to overture or collapse

firm; durable; permanent

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tarnish

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dull or destroy the luster of

soll; discolor; stain