Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson #9 Flashcards

1
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arrogant

A

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

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2
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articulate

A

able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively

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3
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blemish

A

noticeable imperfection

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4
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breach

A

violation of law, duty, or obligation

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5
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delegate

A

person designated to act for another or others

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6
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disintegrate

A

break up or decompose

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7
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envision

A

picture to oneself mentally

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8
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grave

A

likely to produce great harm or danger

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9
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infallible

A

incapable of error

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10
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laudable

A

worthy of praise

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11
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notable

A

worthy of note

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12
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obscure

A

relatively unknown; not prominent

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13
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pestilence

A

deadly epidemic disease

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14
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requisite

A

required or a particular purpose

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15
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respite

A

delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying

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16
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retain

A

keep or continue to keep in one’s possession

17
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revoke

A

cancel by recalling or taking back

18
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rife

A

in widespread existence

19
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stable

A

not likely to overturn

20
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tarnish

A

dull or destroy the luster of