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Comp Vocab Quiz #3
Honors Comp/Lit Vocab Test #3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |