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ENGLISH 4TH QUARTER > Scholarship Voc. Lesson 11 > Flashcards

Scholarship Voc. Lesson 11 Flashcards

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Belittle

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Make a person or thing seem little or unimportant.

Disparage, minimize

Encourage

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Autonomy

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Right of self gov’t

Independence, freedom

Dependence

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Crude

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Lacking skill or knowledge

Rough, inexpert

Perfect, masterfully made

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Detrimental

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To cause damage or injury

Harmful, dangerous

Beneficial

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Emulate

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Try to become equal or greater than something that’s admired

Imitate, copy

Reverse

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Fallacious

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Containing a mistaken idea

Deceptive, misleading

Truthful

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Glutton

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One who eats in excess

Overeater, gourmand

Anorexic

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Homage

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Shows respect or reverence

Honor, tribute

Dishonor

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Inflexible

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Rigidly firm, in will or purpose

Unyielding, adamant

Flexible

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Insurrection

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Act of rising against an established authority

Uprising, revolt

Agree with gov’t

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Judicious

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Having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

Wise, sensible

Unintelligent

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Leeway

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Extra, with which to operate, degree of freedom of action

Room, latitude

Cramped

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Oversight

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Error or omission due to carelessness

Lapse, slip

Careful

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Punitive

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Aiming at punishment

Disciplinary, castigating

Careful

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Recount

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Relate in detail

Narrate, describe

Skip

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Remote

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Small in degree

Slender, faint

Whole

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Repercussion

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Reaction to an act, action, or event

Consequence, after-effect

Action

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Reprisal

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An act of retaliation against a foe for injuries received

Retribution, revenge

Forgiveness

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Taunt

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Challenge or reproach in an insulting manner

Mock, ridicule

Compliment, encourage

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Warrant

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Be sufficient grounds for

Justify, sanction

Un-called for

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