9 Vocabulary 15 Flashcards
1
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to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
A
abase
2
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to move to action; to impel
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actuate
3
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to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
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avert
4
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rude, unrefined; clumsy
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boorish
5
Q
the main impact, force, or burden
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brunt
6
Q
a fighter
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combatant
7
Q
inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
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dormant
8
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causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
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dubious
9
Q
to deliver a loud, ranting speech
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harangue
10
Q
to make a destructive rain on; to torment, harass
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harry
11
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not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
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impenitent
12
Q
a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
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knave
13
Q
a large military force; any large group or number
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legion
14
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generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
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liberality
15
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one who begins a lawsuit
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plaintiff
