Scholarship Vocabulary Lesson 9 Flashcards

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Envision

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Picture oneself mentally;
Synonyms: Conceive, visualize
Antonyms: invisible

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Disintegrate

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Break up or decompose;
Synonyms: Deteriorate, worsen
Antonyms: unite

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Grave

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Likely to produce great harm or danger;
Synonyms: Serious, critical
Antonyms: cheerful

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Infallible

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Incapable of error;
Synonyms: Unerring, certain
Antonyms:imperfect

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Laudable

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Worthy of praise;
Synonyms: Commendable, meritorious
Antonyms:discreditable

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Notable

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Worthy of praise;
Synonyms:Remarkable, distinguished, important
Antonyms: forgettable

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Obscure

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Relatively unknown;
Synonyms: Not prominent; uncelebrated, unheard-of
Antonyms: clear

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Pestilence

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Deadly epidemic disease;
Synonyms: Plague, curse, scourge
Antonyms: contain

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Requisite

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Required for a particular purpose;
Synonyms: Indispensable, necessary, essential
Antonyms:non-essential

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Respite

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Delay or cessation for a time of something distressing or trying; Synonyms: Rest, recess, hiatus, reprieve
Antonyms: continuation

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Retain

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Keep or continue to keep in one’s possession;
Synonyms: Hold, have, enjoy
Antonyms: outbreak

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Revoke

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Cancel by recalling or taking back;
Synonyms: Annul, rescind
Antonyms: approve

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Rife

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In widespread existence;
Synonyms: Prevalent, common
Antonyms: low

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Stable

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Not likely to overturn or collapse;
Synonyms: Firm, durable, permanent
Antonyms: loose

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Tarnish

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Dull or destroy the luster of;
Synonyms: Soil, discolor, stain
Antonyms: polish

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Arrogant

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Given to exaggerating one’s worth or important in an offensive way;
Synonyms: Presumptuous, haughty
Antonyms: humble

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Articulate

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Able to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively;
Synonyms: eloquent, smooth-spoken
Antonyms: unclear

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Blemish

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Noticeable imperfection;
Synonyms: Disfigurement, defect, flaw, stain
Antonyms: adornment

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Breach

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Violation of a law, duty or obligation;
Synonyms: Infraction, contravention, infringement
Antonyms: observance

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Delegate

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Person designated to act for another or others;
Synonyms: Representative, deputy
Antonyms: retain