lesson 11

Question 0

belittle

Answer 0

make a person or thing seem little or unimportant

disparage; minimize

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

right of self-government

independence; freedom

Question 2

crude

Answer 2

showing a lack of skill or knowledge

rough; coarse;inexpert

Question 3

detrimental

Answer 3

causing detriment (damage or injury)
harmful;injurious

Question 4

emulate

Answer 4

try by copying to equal or surpasses a person or thing

deceptive; misleading

Question 5

glutton

Answer 5

one who eats to excess; greedy eater

overeater; gourmand

Question 6

homage

Answer 6

something that shows respect or reverence

honor; tribute

Question 7

inflexible

Answer 7

rigidly firm in will or purpose

unyielding;adamant

Question 8

insurrection

Answer 8

act of rising in rebellion against an established government or authority
uprising; revolt

Question 9

judicious

Answer 9

having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

wise; sensible

Question 10

leeway

Answer 10

extra time, space, materials, ect., within which to operate; degree of freedom of action
room;latitude

Question 11

oversight

Answer 11

error or omission due to carelessness

lapse;slip; blunder

Question 12

punitive

Answer 12

infliction, involving, or aiming at punishment

disciplinary; castigating

Question 13

recount

Answer 13

relate in detail

narrate; describe

Question 14

remote

Answer 14

small in degree

negligible; slight; slender; faint

Question 15

repercussion

Answer 15

reaction to an act, action, or event

after-effect;consequence

Question 16

reprisal

Answer 16

act of retaliation against a foe for injuries received

retribution; revenge; counterblow

Question 17

taunt

Answer 17

challenge or reproach (someone) in an insulting or jeering manner
mock; ridicule

Question 18

warrant

Answer 18

be sufficient grounds for

justify; sanction