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