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Vocab. Lev. D
Unit 15
Word | Definition |
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abase | to lower in esteem, degrade |
actuate | to move to action, ot impel |
avert | to turn aside, to turn away, to prevent |
boorish | rude, unrefined, clumsy |
brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
combatant | a fighter, engaged in fighting |
dormant | inactive, in a state of suspension, sleeping |
dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion, doubtful |
harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech or the loud speech itself |
harry | to make a destructive raid on, torment, harass |
impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
legion | a large military force, any large group or number; many numerous |
liberality | generosity,generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
quarry | to cut or take from a quarry; a place from which stone is taken |
spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |