Unit 15

Question 1

Abase

Answer 1

to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble (i dont need any more of this lol)

Question 2

actuate

Answer 2

to move to action; to impel

Question 3

Avert

Answer 3

to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid

Question 4

Boorish

Answer 4

rude, unrefined; clumsy

Question 5

Brunt

Answer 5

the main impact, force, or burden

Question 6

Combatant

Answer 6

a fighter; engaged in fighting

Question 7

Dormant

Answer 7

inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping

Question 8

Dubious

Answer 8

causing in uncertainty or suspicion

Question 9

Harangue

Answer 9

A loud ranting speech

Question 10

Harry

Answer 10

to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass

Question 11

Impenitent

Answer 11

not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses

Question 12

Knave

Answer 12

a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow (fellow? oh yes yes, would you fancy a cup of tea fellow?)

Question 13

Legion

Answer 13

a large military force; any large group; many, numerous

Question 14

Liberality

Answer 14

generosity

Question 15

Probe

Answer 15

to examine, investigate thoroughly

Question 16

Plaintiff

Answer 16

one who begins a lawsuit

Question 17

Protract

Answer 17

to draw or lengthen out in space or time

Question 18

Quarry

Answer 18

to cut or take from; a place from which a stone is taken: something that is being hunted or pursued

Question 19

Spurn

Answer 19

to refuse with scorn

Question 20

Subterfuge

Answer 20

an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding someting