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Vocab
Question | Answer |
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abase | to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble |
actuate | to move to action; to impel |
avert | to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
boorish | rude, unrefined; clumsy |
brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
combatant | a fighter; engaged in fighting |
dormant | inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech; a loud speech |
harry | to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
legion | a large military force; any large group or number; many, numerous |
liberality | generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
quarry | to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |