| A | B |
|---|
| 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 | a fighter; engaged in fighting |
| dormant | inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping |
| dubious | causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant |
| harangue | to deliver a loud, ranting speech; 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 | a large military force; any large group or number; many, numerous |
| liberality | generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
| plaintiff | one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation; a device used to explore or examine |
| protract | to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; 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 |
