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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4
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breach

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infraction/contravention/infringement/violation

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5
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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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7
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envison

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mentally picture/imagine/visualize/conceive

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grave

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serious/critical/harmful/dangerous

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9
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infallible

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without error/unerring/certain

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10
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laudable

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commendable/praiseworthy/meritorious

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11
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notable

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distinguished/important/critical

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12
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obscure

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uncelebrated/unheard-of/anonymous/unknown

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13
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pestilience

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plague/curse/scourge/epidemic

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14
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requisite

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indispensable/necessary/essential/required or needed

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15
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respite

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break/rest/recess/hiatus/reprieve

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16
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retain

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hold/keep/have/enjoy

17
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revoke

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remove/take back/annul/rescind

18
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rife

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prevalent/common/widespread

19
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stable

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firm/durable/permanent/strong

20
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tarnish

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soil/degrade/discolor/strain/damage or mar