l16 Flashcards
1
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august
A
magestic, inspiring awe or admiration
2
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condescend
A
to lower oneself to a level of inferiority
3
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deference
A
respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another; courteous respect
4
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grovel
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to behave so humbly it is demeaning
5
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lackey
A
one who does lowly jobs and follows orders without questioning them
6
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predominate
A
to be greatest in number or importance
7
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slavish
A
acting like a slave, servile, acting completely under the will of another
8
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subjugation
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the act of conquering or bringing under control, enslavement
9
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supercilious
A
proudly scornful or disdainful
10
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sycophant
A
someone attempting to win favor by flattering important ppl
11
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maverick
A
independent person
12
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mawkish
A
sentimental but awk
13
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maxim
A
common saying of gen truth
14
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medley
A
mix of diff things
15
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modicum
A
small quantity
