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