Scholarship Voc. Lesson 9 Flashcards
Articulate
Deff- able to express newly easily, clearly and effectively
Synonym- eloquent, smooth-spoken
Antonym- misunderstood, unclear
Arrogant
Deff- given to exaggerating ones worth or importance in an offensive way
Synonym- haughty, presumptuous
Antonym- humble
Blemish
Deff- noticeable imperfection
Synonym- disfigurement, flaw
Antonym- perfection, flawless
Breach
Deff- violation of the law, duty, obligation
Synonym- infraction, infringement
Antonym- unlawful
Delegate
Deff- person designated to act for another or others
Synonym- representative, deputy
Antonym- Normal
Disintegrate
Deff- break up or decompose
Synonym- deteriorate, worsen
Antonym- improve
Envision
Deff- picture to ones self mentally
Synonym- conceive, visualize
Antonym- difficulty, broken
Grave
Deff- likely to produce great harm or danger
Synonym- serious, critical
Antonym- calm, cool
Infallible
Deff- incapable of error
Synonym- unerring, certain
Antonym- unsure, erring
Laudable
Deff- worthy of praise
Synonym- commendable, meritorious
Antonym- withhold
Notable
Deff- worthy of note
Synonym- important, remarkable
Antonym- un-necessary
Obscure
Deff- relatively unknown, not prominent
Synonym- uncelebrated, unheard-of
Antonym- well-known, popular
Pestilence
Deff- deadly epidemic disease
Synonym- plague, curse
Antonym- healthiness
Requisite
Deff- required for a particular purpose
Synonym- necessary, essential
Antonym- unimportant, unneeded
Respite
Deff- delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying
Synonym- rest, recess
Antonym- continuation