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Comp Vocab Quiz #3
Honors Comp/Lit Vocab Test #3
Question | Answer |
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Subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject |
Emulate | match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation |
Miserly | a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible |
Odious | deserving or causing hatred; hateful |
Obsequious | obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree |
Homage | special honor or respect shown publicly |
Quell | to suppress or beat down; subdue |
Malady | a disease or disorder |
Prudent | acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
Perfidy | deceitfulness; untrustworthiness. |
Avail | to be of use or advantage |
Sycophant | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage |