Scholarship Voc. Lesson 11 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Belittle
Make a person or thing seem little or unimportant s. minimize a. Enlarge
Autonomy
Right of self government s. independence a. Communism
Crude
Showing a lack of skill or knowledge s.rough a. Smooth
Detrimental
Causing damage or injury s. harmful a. Safe
Emulate
Try by copying to equal or surpass a person or thing admired s. imitate a. Be yourself
Fallacious
Containing a false or mistaken idea s. deceptive a. Honest
Glutton
One who eats to excess, greedy eater, s. overeater a. Anorexic
Homage
Something that shows respect s. honor a. Disgrace
Inflexible
Firm in purpose s. adamant a. Flexible
Insurrection
Act of rising in rebellion against an established government s. rebellion a. Share or give to the gov
Judicious
Characterized by sound judgment s. sensible a. Non sensible
Leeway
Extra time, space, material s. room. A. Strict
Oversight
Error or omission due to carelessness s. slip a. Thorough
Punitive
Inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment s. disciplinary a. Leeway
Recount
Relate in detail s. narrate a. Oversee
Remote
Small in degree s.slender a. Fat
Repercussion
Reaction to an act s. after effect a. Quick thinking
Reprisal
Act of retaliation s. retribution, revenge a. Compliment
Taunt
Challenge or reproach in an insulting manner s. mock a. be yourself
Warrant
Be sufficient grounds for s. justify a. immediate action