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Abase
(verb) to lower in esteem, degrade, to humble
Actuate
(verb) to move to action, to impel
Avert
(verb) to turn aside, turn away, to prevent, avoid
Boorish
(adjective) rude, unrefined,clumsy
Brunt
(noun) the main impact, force, or burden
Combatant
(noun) a fighter (adjective) engaged in fighting
Dormant
(adjective) inactive- in a state of suspension- sleeping
Dubious
(adjective) causing uncertainty or suspicion in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
Harangue
(verb) to deliver a loud, ranting speech(noun) a loud speech
Harry
(verb) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
Impenitent
(adjective) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
Knave
(noun) a tricky, unprincipled
Legion
(noun) a large military force, , any large group or number,
(adjective)
Liberalty
(noun) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
Plaintiff
(noun) one who begins a lawsuit
Probe
(verb) to examine, investigate thoroughly, (noun) an investigation, a device used to explore or examine
Protract
(verb) to draw out and lenghten in space of time
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
Spurn
(verb) to refuse with scorn, disdain
Subterfuge
(noun) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something