lesson 9 Flashcards

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arrogant

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presumptuous,haughty,bragging

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articulate

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clearly spoken, 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,violation

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delegate

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Representative, deputy ,official substitute

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disintegrate

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break down, decompose,deteriorate,worsen

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envision

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mentally picture, imagine, visualize,concieve

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grave

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serious,critical,harmful,dangerous

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infallible

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without error, en erring,certain

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laudable

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commendable,praiseworthy,mertorious

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notable

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distinguished,important, critical

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obescure

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celebrated,unheard of , anonymous

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pestilence

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plague,curse,scourge,epedemic

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resquistite

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indispendable, necessary , essential

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respite

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break, rest, recess,hitatus

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retain

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hold , keep , have, enjoy

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revoke

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remove,take back, annul , rescind

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rife

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prevalent, common, widespread

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stable

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firm, durable, permanent

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tarnish

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soil,degrade, discolor, stain