| A | B |
|---|
| abase | (v) to lower in esteem, degrade; 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; (adj) engaged in fighting |
| 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; (n) a loud speech |
| harry | (v) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass |
| impenitent | (adj) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses |
| knave | (n) a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow |
| legion | (n) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj) many, numerous |
| liberality | (n) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook |
| plantiff | (n) one who begins a lawsuit |
| probe | (v) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n) an investigation, a device used to explore or examine |
| protract | (v) to draw out or lengthen in space or time |
| quarry | (v) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; (n) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued |
| spurn | (v) to refues with scorn, disdain |
| subterfuge | (n) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something |
