Vocab. - Level D Word Scramble
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Vocab. - Level D | Unit 15 |
abase | (v.) to lower esteem, degrade; to humble |
actuate | (v.) to move to action; to impel |
avert | (v.) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
boorish | (adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy |
brunt | (n.) the main impact, force, or burden |
combatant | (n.) a fighter; (adj.) engaged in fighting |
dormant | (adj.) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
dubious | (adj.) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
harangue | (v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech; (n.) a 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 |
legion | (n.) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj.) many, numerous |
liberality | (n.) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
plaintiff | (n.) one who begins a lawsuit |
probe | (v.) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n.) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
protract | (v.) to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
quarry | (v.) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
spurn | (v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain |
subterfuge | (n.) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
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