Vocabulary 7 - Unit 15
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abase | to lower in esteem, degrade |
| actuate | to move to action |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away |
| boorish | rude, unrefined |
| brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant | a fighter |
| dormant | inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
| dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion |
| harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors of offenses |
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, deceitful fellow |
| legion | a large military force; any large group or number |
| liberality | generosity, generous act |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | to cut or take from |
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
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