Voc. 9 Flashcards
Articulate
Ale to express oneself easily, clearly, and effectively; eloquent; smooth-spoken
Arrogant
Given to exaggerating one’s worth or importance in an offensive way; presumptuous; haughty
Blemish
Noticeable imperfection; disfigurement; defect; flaw; stain
Breach
Violation of law, duty, or obligation; infraction; contravention; infringement
Delegate
Person designated to act for another or others; representative; deputy
Disintegrate
Break up or decompose; deteriorate; worsen
Envision
Picture oneself mentally; conceive; visualize
Grave
Likely to produce great harm or danger; serious; critical
Infallible
Incapable of error; unerring; certain
Laudable
Worthy of praise; commendable; meritorious
Notable
Worthy of note; remarkable; distinguished; important
Obscure
Relatively unknown; not prominent; uncelebrated; unheard-of
Pestilence
Deadly epidemic disease; plague; curse; scourge
Requisite
Required for a particular purpose; indispensable; necessary, essential
Respite
Delay or cessation for a time of something distressing to trying; rest; recess; hiatus; reprieve