15 Week Test Flashcards

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To move to action, to impel

A

Actuate

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To lower in esteem, degrade, to humble

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Abase

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To turn aside, turn away, to prevent, avoid

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Avert

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3
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Inactive, in a state of suspension, sleeping

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Dormant

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4
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To deliver a loud, ranting speech, a loud speech

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Harangue

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To make a destructive raid on, to torment, harass

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Harry

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A tricky, unprincipled or deceitful fellow

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Knave

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Generosity, generous act, breadth of mind or outlook

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Liberality

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8
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One who begins a lawsuit

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Plaintiff

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

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Probe

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To cut or take from a quarry, a place from which stone is taken, something that is hunted or pursued

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Quarry

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To refuse with scorn, disdain

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Spurn

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12
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An excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something

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Subterfuge

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13
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Done with others

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Concerted

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14
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Unbearable

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Intolerable

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15
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To undermine

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Subversive

16
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Mild , moderate

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Temperate

17
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Admit, yield

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Concede

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Stale, spoiled

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Rancid

19
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Defeat, failure

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Debacle

20
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Stir up on, urge on

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Incite

21
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Friendly, hearty

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Cordial

22
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Give in shares

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Apportion