Scholarship Vocab #9

Question 1

Arrogant

Answer 1

Synonyms: Presumptuous, Haughty, Bragging - Antonyms: Humble, Modest

Question 2

Articulate

Answer 2

Synonyms: Clearly spoken, Eloquent, Smooth-spoken - Antonyms: inarticulate, hesitant

Question 3

Blemish

Answer 3

Disfigurement, Defect, Flaw, Stain

Question 4

Breach

Answer 4

Infraction, Contravention, Infringement, Violation

Question 5

Delegate

Answer 5

Representative, Deputy, Official Substitute

Question 6

Disintegrate

Answer 6

Break down, Decompose, Deteriorate, Worsen

Question 7

Envision

Answer 7

Mentally picture, Imagine, Visualize, Conceive

Question 8

Grave

Answer 8

Serious, Critical, Harmful, Dangerous

Question 9

Infalliable

Answer 9

Without error, Unerring, Certain

Question 10

Laudable

Answer 10

Commendable, Praiseworthy, Meritorious

Question 11

Notable

Answer 11

Distinguished, Important, Critical (Not important)

Question 12

Obscure

Answer 12

Uncelebrated, Unheard-of, Anonymous, Unknown (Known)

Question 13

Pestilence

Answer 13

Plague, Curse, Scourge, Epidemic (Healthy)

Question 14

Requisite

Answer 14

Indispensable, Necessary, Essential, Required or needed (Not needed)

Question 15

Respite

Answer 15

Break, Rest, Recess, Hiatus, Reprieve (Exhausted)

Question 16

Retain

Answer 16

Hold, Keep, Have, Enjoy (Let go)

Question 17

Revoke

Answer 17

Remove, Take back, Annul, Rescind (Keep)

Question 18

Rife

Answer 18

Prevalent, Common, Widespread (Underground)

Question 19

Stable

Answer 19

Firm, Durable, Permanent, Strong (Unstable)

Question 20

Tarnish

Answer 20

Soil, Degrade, Discolor, Stain, Damage or mar (Undamaged)