Definitions

Question 1

abase

Answer 1

(v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble

Question 2

actuate

Answer 2

(v.) to move to action; to impel

Question 3

avert

Answer 3

(v.) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid

Question 4

boorish

Answer 4

(adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy

Question 5

brunt

Answer 5

(n.) the main impact, force, or burden

Question 6

combatant

Answer 6

(n.) a fighter; (adj.) engaged in fighting

Question 7

dormant

Answer 7

(adj.) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping

Question 8

dubious

Answer 8

(adj.) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant

Question 9

harangue

Answer 9

(v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech;
(n.) a loud speech

Question 10

harry

Answer 10

(v.) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass

Question 11

impenitent

Answer 11

(adj.) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses

Question 12

knave

Answer 12

(n.) a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow

Question 13

legion

Answer 13

(n.) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj.) many, numerous

Question 14

liberality

Answer 14

(n.) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook

Question 15

plaintiff

Answer 15

(n.) one who begins a lawsuit

Question 16

probe

Answer 16

(v.) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n.) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine

Question 17

protract

Answer 17

(v.) to draw out or lengthen in space or time

Question 18

quarry

Answer 18

(v.) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued

Question 19

spurn

Answer 19

(v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain

Question 20

subterfuge

Answer 20

(n.) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something