Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 9 Flashcards

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arrogant

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presumptuous;haughty;bragging

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articulate

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clearly spoken;eloquent;smooth-spoken

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blemish

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disfigurement;defect;flaw;stain

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breach

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infraction;contravention;infringement;violation

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delegate

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representative;deputy;official substitute

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disintegrate

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break down;decompose;deteriorate;worsen

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envision

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mentally picture;imagine;visualize;conceive

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grave

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serious;critical;harmful;dangerous

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infallible

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without error;unerring;certain

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laudable

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commendable;praiseworthy;meritorious

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notable

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distinguished;important;critical

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obscure

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uncelebrated;unheard-of;anonymous;unknown

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pestilence

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plague;curse;scourge;epidemic

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requisite

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indispensable;necessary;essential;required or needed

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respite

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break;rest;recess;hiatus;reprieve

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retain

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hold;keep;have;enjoy

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revoke

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remove;take back;annul;rescind

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rife

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prevalent;common;widespread

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stable

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firm;durable;permanent;strong

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tarnish

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soil;degrade;discolor;stain;damage or mar