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| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade, to humble |
| actuate | to move to action; to impel |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid |
| boorish | rude, unrefined, clumsy |
| brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant (n.) | a fighter |
| combatant (adj.) | engage in fighting |
| dormant | inactive, in a state of suspension, sleeping |
| dubious | 1. causing uncertainty or suspicion; 2.in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
| harangue (v.) | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| harangue (n.) | a loud speech |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| legion (n.) | a large military force; any large group or number |
| legion (adj.) | many, numerous |
| liberality | generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe (v.) | to examine, investigate thoroughly |
| probe (n.) | an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry (v.) | to cut or take from a quarry |
| quarry (n.) | a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |