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10 Cards in this Set
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*august*
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adj. Majestic; inspiring awe or admiration
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*condescend*
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verb. To lower oneself to the level of one considered inferior. to treat others as though they are inferior
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*deference*
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noun. Respectful yielding to the opinion or wishes of another, courteous
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grovel
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verb. To behave so humbly that it is demeaning. to lie or creep face downward
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lackey
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noun. One who does lowly jobs for another; one who follows all orders without questioning them
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predominate
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verb. To be greatest in number or importance. to have or gain the greatest power or influence
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slavish
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adj. Acting completely under the will of another; like a slave; servile. showing no originality
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subjugation
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verb. The act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement
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supercilious
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adj. Proudly scornful; disdainful
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*sycophant*
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noun. a person attempting to win favor by flattering important people
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