English 1 - Unit 15 Vocab

abase

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

actuate

(v.) to move to action; to impel

avert

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

boorish

(adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy

brunt

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

combatant

(n.) a fighter

(adj.) engaged in fighting

dormant

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

dubious

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

harangue

(v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech

(n.) a loud speech

harry

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

impenitent

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

knave

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

legion

(n.) a large military force; any large group or number

(adj.) many, numerous

liberality

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

plaintiff

(n.) one who begins a lawsuit

probe

(v.) to examine, investigate thoroughly

(n.) an investigate; a device used to explore or examine

protract

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

quarry

(v.) to cut or take from (as if from) a quarry

(n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued

spurn

(v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain

subterfuge

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