Unit 15 vocab

Question 1

abase

Answer 1

to lower in esteem, degrade, to humble

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 uncertainty or suspicion, sleeping

Question 9

harangue

Answer 9

to deliver a loud, ranting speech, a loud 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, deceitful, or unprincipled fellow

Question 13

legion

Answer 13

a large military force, any large group or number , many, numerous.

Question 14

liberality

Answer 14

generosity, generous act, breadth of mind or outlook

Question 15

plaintiff

Answer 15

one who begins a law suit

Question 16

probe

Answer 16

to examine, investigate thoroughly, an investigation, a device used to explore or examine.

Question 17

protract

Answer 17

to draw out or lengthen in time or space.

Question 18

quarry

Answer 18

a place from which stone is taken, something that is hunted or pursued, to cut or take from.

Question 19

spurn

Answer 19

to refuse with scorn, disdain

Question 20

subterfuge

Answer 20

an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something.