Vocabulary Unit 15
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- Avert
- (v) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
- Actuate
- (v) to move to action; to impel
- Combatant
- (n) a fighter; (adj) engaged in fighting
- Knave
- (n) a tricky, deceitful, or unprincipled fellow
- Harangue
- (v) to deliver a loud, ranting speech; (n) a loud speech
- Legion
- (n) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj) many, numerous
- Subterfuge
- (n) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
- Quarry
- (n) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued; (v) to cut or take from (or as if from a quarry)
- Dormant
- (adj) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
- Plaintiff
- (n) one who begins a lawsuit
- Brunt
- (n) the main impact, force, or burden
- Protract
- (v) to draw out or lengthen in time or space
- Harry
- (v) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
- Abase
- (v) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
- Probe
- (v) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
- Dubious
- (adj) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
- Impenitent
- (adj) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
- Spurn
- (v) to refuse with scorn, disdain
- Boorish
- (adj) rude, unrefined; clumsy
- Liberality
- (n) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook