| A | B |
|---|
| abase | to lower in esteem, degrade |
| actuate | to move to action; to impel |
| avert | to turn aside, turn away; to prevent |
| boorish | rude, unrefined; clumsy |
| brunt | the main impact, force or burden |
| combatant | a fighter; engaged in fighting |
| dormant | inactive, sleeping, still |
| dubious | causing uncertainty, questionable |
| harangue | to deliver a loud speech, rant |
| harry | to torment or harass, pester |
| impenitent | remorseless, incorrigible |
| knave | a tricky or decitful fellow |
| legion | a large military force, host |
| 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 | to cut or take from a quarry; prey |
| spurn | to refuse with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | an excuse or trick, to dodge |
