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ABASE

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

  • V) to move to action; to impel
  • S) trigger, turn away, to prevent
3.

AVERT

  • V) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
  • S) stop, deflect, ward off
  • A) invite, induce, provoke
4.

BOORISH

  • Adj) rude, unrefined; clumsy
  • S) vulgar, crude, uncouth
  • A) suave, urbane, polished
5.

BRUNT

  • N) the main impact, force, or burden
  • S) blow, shock
  • A) aftershock, aftermath
6.

COMBATANT

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

  • Adj) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
  • S) resting, still
  • A) awake, active, lively
8.

DUBIOUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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