Vocab 15
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- legion
- a large military force; any large group or number
- harangue
- to deliver a loud, ranting speech
- impenitent
- not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
- dormant
- inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
- liberality
- generosity
- avert
- to turn aside
- protract
- to draw out or lengthen in space or time
- spurn
- to refuse with scorn; distain
- plaintiff
- one who begins a lawsuit
- harry
- to make a destructive raid on; to torment; harass
- subterfuge
- an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
- abase
- to lower in esteem; degrade; to humble
- quarry
- to cut or take from; something that is hunted or pursued
- brunt
- the main impact; force, or burden
- knave
- a tricky, unprincipled, deceitful fellow
- dubious
- causing uncertainty or suspicion
- combatant
- a fighter; engaged in fighting
- actuate
- to move to action; to impel
- boorish
- rude; unrefined; clumsy
- probe
- to examine; investigate thoroughly