Vocab 12 Flashcards
(20 cards)
(v) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
abase
(v) to move to action; to impel
actuate
(v) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
avert
(adj) rude, unrefined; clumsy
boorish
(n) the main impact, force, or burden
brunt
(n) a fighter; (adj) engaged in fighting
combatant
(adj) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
dormant
(adj) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
dubious
(v) to deliver a loud, ranting speech; (n) a loud speech
harangue
(v) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
harry
(adj) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
impenitent
(n) a tricky, deceitful, or unprincipled fellow
knave
(n) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj) many, numerous
legion
(n) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
liberality
(n) one who begins a lawsuit
plaintiff
(v) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
probe
(v) to draw out or lengthen in time or space
protract
(n) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued; (v) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry
quarry
(v) to refuse with scorn, disdain
spurn
(n) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
subterfuge
