Scholarship Voc. Lesson 9

Question 0

articulate

Answer 0

able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively

syn: eloquent; smooth-spoken

Question 1

arrogant

Answer 1

given to exaggerating one’s worth or importance in an offensive way
syn: presumptuous; haughty

Question 2

blemish

Answer 2

noticeable imperfection

syn: disfigurement; defect; flaw; stain

Question 3

breach

Answer 3

violation of law, duty, or obligation

syn: infraction; contravention; infringement

Question 4

delegate

Answer 4

person designated to act for another or others

syn: representative; deputy

Question 5

disintegrate

Answer 5

break up or decompose

syn: deteriorate; worsen

Question 6

envision

Answer 6

picture to oneself mentally

syn: conceive; visualize

Question 7

grave

Answer 7

likely to produce great harm or danger

syn: serious; critical

Question 8

infallible

Answer 8

incapable of error

syn: unerring; certain

Question 9

laudable

Answer 9

worthy of praise

syn: commendable; meritorious

Question 10

notable

Answer 10

worthy of note

syn: remarkable; distinguished; important

Question 11

obscure

Answer 11

relatively unknown; not prominent

syn: uncelebrated; unheard-of

Question 12

pestilence

Answer 12

deadly epidemic disease

syn: plague; curse; scourge

Question 13

requisite

Answer 13

required for a particular purpose

syn: indispensable; necessary; essential

Question 14

respite

Answer 14

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

Question 15

retain

Answer 15

keep or continue to keep in one’s possession

syn: hold; have; enjoy

Question 16

revoke

Answer 16

cancel by recalling or taking back

syn: annul; rescind

Question 17

rife

Answer 17

in widespread existence

syn: prevalent; common

Question 18

stable

Answer 18

not likely to overturn or collapse

syn: firm; durable; permanent

Question 19

tarnish

Answer 19

dull or destroy the luster of

syn: soil; discolor; stain