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Lesson 16 Flashcards

1
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Predominate

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To be the greatest in number or importance

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2
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Slavish

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Acting like a slave

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3
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Subjugation

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Enslavement

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4
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Supercilious

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Proudly scornful

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5
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Sycophant

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A person attempting to win a favor through flattery

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August

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Inspiring awe

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7
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Condescend

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To treat others as inferior

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Deference

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A respectful yielding

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9
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Grovel

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To behave too humbly

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10
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Lackey

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A lowly helper

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