Lesson 11 Flashcards

1
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autonomy

A

independence , freedom , working alone

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2
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belittle

A

disparage , minimize , diminish

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3
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crude

A

rough , coarse , inexpert

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4
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detrimental

A

harmful , injurious , hurtful , working against

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5
Q

emulate

A

imitate , model , present as an equal

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6
Q

fallacious

A

deceptive , misleading , wrong

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7
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glutton

A

overeater , gourmand , someone who eats to excess

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8
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homage

A

honor , tribute , hold in high esteem

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9
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inflexible

A

unyielding , adamant , not bending

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10
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insurrection

A

uprising , revolt , internal struggle

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11
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judicious

A

wise , sensible , showing wisdom

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12
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leeway

A

room , latitude , having room to work

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13
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oversight

A

lapse , slip-up , blunder , mistake

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14
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punitive

A

disciplinary , castigating , punishing

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15
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recount

A

narrate , retell , describe

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16
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remote

A

negligible , slight , slender , faint

17
Q

repercussion

A

after-effect , consequence

18
Q

reprisal

A

retribution , revenge , counterblow

19
Q

taunt

A

mock , ridicule , make-fun-of

20
Q

warrant

A

justify , sanction , approve