Vocab Lesson 16
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 august | majestic, inspiring awe or admiration |
| condescend | to lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior; to treat others as though they are inferior; to patronize |
| deference | respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another; courteous respect |
| grovel | to behave so humbly that it is demeaning; to lie or creep face downward |
| lackey | one who does lowly jobs to another; one who follows all orders without questioning them |
| predominate | to be greatest in number or importance |
| slavish | acting completely under the will of another; like a slave, servile |
| subjugation | act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement |
| supercilious | proudly scornful; disdainful |
| sycophant | person attempting to win favor by flattering important people |
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