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Unit 15

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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Word
Definition
abase   to lower in esteem, degrade  
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actuate   to move to action, ot impel  
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avert   to turn aside, to turn away, to prevent  
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boorish   rude, unrefined, clumsy  
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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, doubtful  
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harangue   to deliver a loud, ranting speech or the loud speech itself  
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harry   to make a destructive raid on, torment, harass  
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impenitent   not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses  
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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   generosity,generous act; breadth of mind or outlook  
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plaintiff   one who begins a lawsuit  
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probe   to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine  
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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 quarry; a place from which stone is taken  
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spurn   to refuse with scorn, disdain  
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subterfuge   an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something  
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