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