Vocab 15

Question 0

Actuate

Answer 0

To move to action; to impel

Question 1

Abase

Answer 1

To lower in esteem, degrade; to humble

Question 2

Avert

Answer 2

To turn aside, turn away: to prevent, avoid

Question 3

Boorish

Answer 3

Rude, unrefined, clumsy

Question 4

Brunt

Answer 4

The main impact, force or burden

Question 5

Combatant

Answer 5

A fighter, engaged in fighting

Question 6

Dormant

Answer 6

Inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping

Question 7

Dubious

Answer 7

Causing uncertainty or suspicion

Question 8

Harangue

Answer 8

To deliver a loud ranting speech

Question 9

Harry

Answer 9

To make a destructive raid on: to torment

Question 10

Impenitent

Answer 10

Not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses

Question 11

Knave

Answer 11

A tricky deceitful, or unprincipled fellow

Question 12

Legion

Answer 12

A large military force any large group or number

Question 13

Liberality

Answer 13

Generosity, generous act breadth of mind or outlook

Question 14

Plaintiff

Answer 14

One who begins a lawsuit

Question 15

Probe

Answer 15

To examine, investigate thoroughly

Question 16

Protract

Answer 16

To draw out lengthen in time or space

Question 17

Quarry

Answer 17

A place from which stone is taken, something that is hunted or pursued

Question 18

Spurn

Answer 18

To refuse with scorn, disdain

Question 19

Subterfuge

Answer 19

An excuse trick for escaping or hiding something