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Unit 15

Terms in this set (20)

Abase
Verb. To lower in self-esteem, degrade, to humble
Actuate
Verb. To move to action; to impel
Avert
Verb. To turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
Boorish
Adj. Rude, unrefined; clumsy
Brunt
Noun. The main impact, force, or burden
Combatant
Noun. A fighter; adjective. Engaged in fighting
Dormant
Adj. Inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
Dubious
Adjective. Causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitate
Harrangue
Verb. To deliver a loud, Rainting speech; noun. A loud speech
Harry
Verb to make a destructive raid on; to torment harass
Impenitent
Adj. Not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
Knave
n. A tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
Legion
n. A large military force; any large group or number; adjective. Many, numerous
Liberality
n. Generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or Outlook
Plaintiff
N. The one who begins a lawsuit
Probe
Verb. To examine, investigate thoroughly; noun. In investigation; a device used to explore or examine
Protract
Verb. To draw out in space or time
Quarry
Verb. To cut or take from (or as if from ) a quarry; noun. A place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
Spurn
Verb. To refuse with a of , disdain
Subterfuge
N. An excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
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