Voc. 9 Flashcards

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Articulate

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Ale to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively; eloquent; smooth-spoken

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Arrogant

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Given to exaggerating one’s worth or importance in an offensive way; presumptuous; haughty

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Blemish

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Noticeable imperfection; disfigurement; defect; flaw; stain

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Breach

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Violation of law, duty, or obligation; infraction; contravention; infringement

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Delegate

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Person designated to act for another or others; representative; deputy

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Disintegrate

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Break up or decompose; deteriorate; worsen

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Envision

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Picture oneself mentally; conceive; visualize

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Grave

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Likely to produce great harm or danger; serious; critical

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Infallible

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Incapable of error; unerring; certain

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Laudable

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Worthy of praise; commendable; meritorious

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Notable

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Worthy of note; remarkable; distinguished; important

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Obscure

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Relatively unknown; not prominent; uncelebrated; unheard-of

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Pestilence

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Deadly epidemic disease; plague; curse; scourge

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Requisite

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Required for a particular purpose; indispensable; necessary, essential

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Respite

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Delay or cessation for a time of something distressing to trying; rest; recess; hiatus; reprieve

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Retain

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Keep or continue to keep in one’s possession; hold; have; enjoy

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Revoke

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Cancel by repealing or taking back; annul; rescind

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Rife

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In widespread existence; prevalent; common

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Stable

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Not likely to overturn or collapse; firm; durable; permanent

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Tarnish

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Dull or destroy the luster of; soil; discolor; stain