Scholarship Voc. Lesson 11

Question 0

Belittle

Answer 0

Make a person or a 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 surpass a person or thing admired

Imitate, Rival

Question 5

Fallacious

Answer 5

Containing a fallacy (false or mistaken idea)

Deceptive, Misleading

Question 6

Glutton

Answer 6

One who eats to excess; greedy eater

Overeater, Gourmand

Question 7

Homage

Answer 7

Something that shows respect or reverence.

Honor, Tribute

Question 8

Inflexible

Answer 8

Rigidly firm in will or purpose.

Unyielding, Adamant

Question 9

Insurrection

Answer 9

Act of rising in rebellion against an established government or authority.
Uprising, Revolt

Question 10

Judicious

Answer 10

Having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgement.

Wise, Sensible

Question 11

Leeway

Answer 11

Extra time, space, materials, etc., within which to operate; degree of freedom of action.
Room, Latitude

Question 12

Oversight

Answer 12

Error or omission due to carelessness.

Lapse, Slip, Blunder

Question 13

Punitive

Answer 13

Inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment.

Disciplinary, Castigating

Question 14

Recount

Answer 14

Relate in detail.

Narrate, Describe

Question 15

Remote

Answer 15

Small in degree.

Negligible, Slight, Slender, Faint

Question 16

Repercussion

Answer 16

Reaction to an act, action, or event.

Aftereffect, Consequence

Question 17

Reprisal

Answer 17

Act of retaliation against a foe for injuries received.

Retribution, Revenge, Counterblow

Question 18

Taunt

Answer 18

Challenge or reproach (someone) in an insulting or jeering manner.
Mock, Ridicule

Question 19

Warrant

Answer 19

Be sufficient grounds for.

Justify, Sanction