vocab 8

Question 1

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

Answer 1

abase

Question 2

(v.) to move to action; to impel

Answer 2

actuate

Question 3

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

Answer 3

avert

Question 4

(adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy

Answer 4

boorish

Question 5

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

Answer 5

brunt

Question 6

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

Answer 6

combatant

Question 7

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

Answer 7

dormant

Question 8

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

Answer 8

dubious

Question 9

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

Answer 9

harangue

Question 10

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

Answer 10

harry

Question 11

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

Answer 11

impenitent

Question 12

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

Answer 12

knave

Question 13

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

Answer 13

legion

Question 14

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

Answer 14

liberality

Question 15

(n.) one who begins a lawsuit

Answer 15

plaintiff

Question 16

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

Answer 16

probe

Question 17

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

Answer 17

protract

Question 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

Answer 18

quarry

Question 19

(v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain

Answer 19

spurn

Question 20

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

Answer 20

subterfuge