click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Voc Unit 15-030413
Vocabulary Unit 15 - 030413
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abase | (v) To lower; degrade;to humble |
| actuate | (v) to move to action; to impel (syn) trigger, incite, instigate |
| avert | (v) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
| boorish | (adj) Rude or unrefined; clumsy (syn) vulgar, crude, uncouth, ill-mannered, gauche (antonym) suave, urbane, polished, courtly, well-bred |
| brunt | (n) the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant | (n.) a fighter; (adj.) engaged in fighting |
| dormant | (Adj.) in a resting or inactive state; state of suspension |
| dubious | (adj.) Doubtful; uncertain. |
| harangue | (V.) a long, often scolding or bombastic speech; a tirade (rant or lecture)( N.) loud speech |
| harry | (v) 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. (syn) rascal, rogue, scoundrel, miscreant |
| legion | (n.) a large group or military force (adj.) many or numerous |
| liberality | (n) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
| plaintiff | (n) one who begins a lawsuit (syn) complainant, accuser (antonym) defendant, accused |
| probe | (V.) To examine or investigate thoroughly (n) a devise used to probe or investigate/ examine. |
| protract | v. To draw out or lengthen (in space or time.). |
| quarry | (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted (v.) to cut or take from |
| spurn | (V.) to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | (n) an excuse to trick for escaping or hiding something |