Scholarship Voc. Lesson 9

Question 0

Articulate

Answer 0

Eloquent, Smooth-spoken

Able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively.

Question 1

Arrogant

Answer 1

Presumptuous, Haughty

Given to exaggerating one’s worth or importance in an offensive way.

Question 2

Blemish

Answer 2

Disfigurement, Defect, Flaw, Stain

Noticeable imperfection.

Question 3

Breach

Answer 3

Infraction, Contravention, Infringement

Violation of a law, duty, or obligation.

Question 4

Delegate

Answer 4

Representative, Deputy

Person designated to act for another or persons.

Question 5

Disintegrate

Answer 5

Deteriorate, Worsen

Break up or decompose.

Question 6

Envision

Answer 6

Conceive, Visualize

Picture to oneself mentally.

Question 7

Grave

Answer 7

Serious, Critical

Likely to produce great harm or danger.

Question 8

Infallible

Answer 8

Unerring, Certain, Perfect

Incapable of error.

Question 9

Laudable

Answer 9

Commendable, Meritorious

Worthy of praise.

Question 10

Notable

Answer 10

Remarkable, Distinguished, Important

Worthy of note.

Question 11

Obscure

Answer 11

Uncelebrated, Unheard-of

Relatively unknown; Not prominent.

Question 12

Pestilence

Answer 12

Plague, Curse, Scourge

Deadly epidemic; Disease.

Question 13

Requisite

Answer 13

Indispensable, Necessary, Essential

Required for a particular purpose.

Question 14

Respite

Answer 14

Rest, Recess, Hiatus, Reprieve

Delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying.

Question 15

Retain

Answer 15

Hold, Have, Enjoy

Keep, or continue to keep, in ones possession.

Question 16

Revoke

Answer 16

Annul, Rescind

Cancel by recalling or taking back.

Question 17

Rife

Answer 17

Prevalent, Common

In widespread existence.

Question 18

Stable

Answer 18

Firm, Durable, Permanent

Not likely to overturn or collapse.

Question 19

Tarnish

Answer 19

Soil, Discolor, Stain

Dull or destroy the luster of.