Sadler level d unit 15

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Abase

(verb) to lower in esteem, degrade, to humble

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Actuate

(verb) to move to action, to impel

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Avert

(verb) to turn aside, turn away, to prevent, avoid

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Boorish

(adjective) rude, unrefined,clumsy

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Brunt

(noun) the main impact, force, or burden

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Combatant

(noun) a fighter (adjective) engaged in fighting

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Dormant

(adjective) inactive- in a state of suspension- sleeping

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Dubious

(adjective) causing uncertainty or suspicion in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant

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Harangue

(verb) to deliver a loud, ranting speech(noun) a loud speech

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Harry

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

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Impenitent

(adjective) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses

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Knave

(noun) a tricky, unprincipled

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Legion

(noun) a large military force, , any large group or number,

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(adjective)

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Liberalty

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

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Plaintiff

(noun) one who begins a lawsuit

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Probe

(verb) to examine, investigate thoroughly, (noun) an investigation, a device used to explore or examine

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Protract

(verb) to draw out and lenghten in space of time

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Quarry

(verb) to cut or take from(or as if from) a quarry, (noun) a place from which stone is taken, something that is hunted or pursued

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Spurn

(verb) to refuse with scorn, disdain

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Subterfuge

(noun) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something