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Unit 15

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ABASE

  • V) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
  • S) lower, humiliated
  • A) elevate, exalt

ACTUATE

  • V) to move to action; to impel
  • S) trigger, turn away, to prevent

AVERT

  • V) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
  • S) stop, deflect, ward off
  • A) invite, induce, provoke

BOORISH

  • Adj) rude, unrefined; clumsy
  • S) vulgar, crude, uncouth
  • A) suave, urbane, polished

BRUNT

  • N) the main impact, force, or burden
  • S) blow, shock
  • A) aftershock, aftermath

COMBATANT

  • N) a fighter
  • Adj) engaged in fighting
  • S) soldier, warrior
  • A) civilian, peaceful

DORMANT

  • Adj) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
  • S) resting, still
  • A) awake, active, lively

DUBIOUS

  • Adj) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
  • S) questionable
  • A) certain

HARANGUE

  • V) to deliver a loud, ranging speech
  • N) a loud speech
  • S) rant
  • A) whisper, murmur

HARRY

  • V) to make a destructive raid on; to torment,harass
  • S) badger, pester

IMPENITENT

  • Adj) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
  • S) remorseless
  • A) ashamed, remorseful

KNAVE

  • N) a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
  • S) rascal, rogue

LEGION

  • N) a large military force; any large group or number
  • Adj) many, numerous
  • S) multitude, host
  • A) squad, platoon

LIBERALITY

  • N) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
  • S) largesse
  • A) stinginess, narrow-mindedness

PLAINTIFF

  • N) one who begins a lawsuit
  • S) complainant
  • A) defendant

PROBE

  • V) to examine, investigate thoroughly
  • N) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
  • S) explore inquiry
  • A) hide, cover-up

PROTRACT

  • V) to draw out or lengthen in space or time
  • S) prolong
  • A) contract

QUARRY

  • V) to cut or take from a quarry
  • N) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
  • S) prey
  • A) hunter

SPURN

  • V) to refuse with scorn, disdain
  • S) turn down
  • A) accept

SUBTERFUGE

  • N) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
  • S) dodge, blind