Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 9 Flashcards
Envision
Picture oneself mentally;
Synonyms: Conceive, visualize
Antonyms: invisible
Disintegrate
Break up or decompose;
Synonyms: Deteriorate, worsen
Antonyms: unite
Grave
Likely to produce great harm or danger;
Synonyms: Serious, critical
Antonyms: cheerful
Infallible
Incapable of error;
Synonyms: Unerring, certain
Antonyms:imperfect
Laudable
Worthy of praise;
Synonyms: Commendable, meritorious
Antonyms:discreditable
Notable
Worthy of praise;
Synonyms:Remarkable, distinguished, important
Antonyms: forgettable
Obscure
Relatively unknown;
Synonyms: Not prominent; uncelebrated, unheard-of
Antonyms: clear
Pestilence
Deadly epidemic disease;
Synonyms: Plague, curse, scourge
Antonyms: contain
Requisite
Required for a particular purpose;
Synonyms: Indispensable, necessary, essential
Antonyms:non-essential
Respite
Delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying; Synonyms: Rest, recess, hiatus, reprieve
Antonyms: continuation
Retain
Keep or continue to keep in one’s possession;
Synonyms: Hold, have, enjoy
Antonyms: outbreak
Revoke
Cancel by recalling or taking back;
Synonyms: Annul, rescind
Antonyms: approve
Rife
In widespread existence;
Synonyms: Prevalent, common
Antonyms: low
Stable
Not likely to overturn or collapse;
Synonyms: Firm, durable, permanent
Antonyms: loose
Tarnish
Dull or destroy the luster of;
Synonyms: Soil, discolor, stain
Antonyms: polish
Arrogant
Given to exaggerating one’s worth or important in an offensive way;
Synonyms: Presumptuous, haughty
Antonyms: humble
Articulate
Able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively;
Synonyms: eloquent, smooth-spoken
Antonyms: unclear
Blemish
Noticeable imperfection;
Synonyms: Disfigurement, defect, flaw, stain
Antonyms: adornment
Breach
Violation of a law, duty or obligation;
Synonyms: Infraction, contravention, infringement
Antonyms: observance
Delegate
Person designated to act for another or others;
Synonyms: Representative, deputy
Antonyms: retain
