Vocab Lesson 16

Question 1

August

Answer 1

Majestic; inspiring awe or admiration

Question 2

Condescend

Answer 2

To lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior

To treat others as though they are inferior; to patronize

Question 3

Deference

Answer 3

Respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another; courteous respect

Question 4

Grovel

Answer 4

To behave so humbly that it is demeaning

To lie or creep face downward, as in humility

Question 5

Lackey

Answer 5

One who does lowly jobs for another; one who follows all orders without questioning them

Question 6

Predominate

Answer 6

To be greatest in number or importance

To have or gain the greatest power or influence; prevail

Question 7

Slavish

Answer 7

Acting completely under the will of another; like a slave; servile
Showing no originality; blindly imitating

Question 8

Subjugation

Answer 8

The act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement

Question 9

Supercilious

Answer 9

Proudly scornful; disdainful

Question 10

Sycophant

Answer 10

A person attempting to win for by flattering important people