Lesson 9 Flashcards

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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

A

representative; deputy

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distengerate

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deteriorate; worsen

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envinsion

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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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celebrated; 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; enjoy

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revoke

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annual; 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