| A | B |
|---|
| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade |
| actuate | to move to action; to impel |
| avert | to turn aside; to prevent |
| boorish | rude, unrefined; clumsy |
| brunt | the main impact, force, or burden |
| combatant | a fighter; engaged in fighting |
| dormant | inactive; sleeping |
| dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion |
| harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech |
| harry | to make a destructive raid on; harass |
| impenitent | not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave | a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| legion | a large military force; any large group or number |
| liberality | generosity, generous act |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | a place from which stone is taken |
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
