Week 5 Mighty/Meek Flashcards by Alexis Risser

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Ascendancy(n.)

Ascendant(adj.)

A

In a top position

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Allocate(v.)

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To assign, give out, distribute

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Autocrat(n.)

Autocracy(n.) to

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Ruling with all power

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Daunt(v.)
Daunting(adj.)
Undaunted(adj.)
Dauntless(adj.)

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Make fearful, intimidate

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Demagogue(n.)

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Manipulative leader

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Imperial(adj.)

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Like an empire, stately, regal

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Imperious(adj.)

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Assuming power

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Supercilious(adj.)

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Pauty, patronizing

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Chastise(v.)

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To punish

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Acquiesce(v.)

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Comply passively, assent

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Apprehensive(adj.)

Apprehension(n.)

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Anxious, worry

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Capitulate(v.)

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Give in, give up, surrender

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Chagrin(n.)

Chagrined(adj.)

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Humiliation, embarrassed, disappointed

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Deference(n.)
Defer(v.)
Deferential

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Put their wishes above yours

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Diffident(adj.)

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No self confidence

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Servile(adj.)

Servility(n.)

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Submissive

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Sycophant(n.)

Sycophantic(adj.)

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Suck-up, kiss-up