Lesson 9 Flashcards by Adrian Martin | Brainscape

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arrogant

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presumptuous, haughty

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articulate

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eloquent, smooth-spoken

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blemish

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disfigurement, defect, flaw, stain

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breach

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infraction, contravention, infringement

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delegate

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representative, deputy

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disintegrate

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deteriorate, worsen

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envision

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conceive, visualize

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grave

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serious, critical

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infallible

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unerring, certain

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laudable

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commendable, meritorious

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notable

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remarkable, distinguished, important

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obscure

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uncelebrated, unheard-of

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pestilence

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plague, curse, scourge

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requisite

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indispensable, necessary, essential

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respite

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rest, recess, hiatus, reprieve

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retain

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hold, have, enjoyed

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revoke

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annul, rescind

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rife

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prevalent, common

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stable

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firm, durable, permanent

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tarnish

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soil, discolor, stain