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Semester 2: Unit 2 Review
Flashcards reviewing vocabulary Unit 2.
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General Vocab
10th Grade
02/26/2011

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majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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august
Term
1. to lower oneself to the level or one considered inferior
2. to treat others as though they are inferior; to patronize
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condescend
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respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another; courteous respect
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deference
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1. to behave so humbly that it is demeaning
2. to lie or creep face downward, as in humility
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grovel
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one who does lowly jobs for another; one who follows all orders without questioning them
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lackey
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1. to be greatest in number or importance
2. to have or gain the greatest power or influence; prevail
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predominate
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1. acting completely under the will of another; like a slave; servile
2. showing no originality; blindly imitating
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slavish
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the act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement
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subjugation
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proudly scornful; disdainful
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supercilious
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a person attempting to win favor by flattering important people
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sycophant
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