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Unit 15 Vocabulary (Synonyms)
Synonyms
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| abase, v. | degrade, debase, demean |
| actuate, v. | INCITE, IMPEL |
| avert, v. | deflect, divert; preclude |
| boorish, adj. | crude, uncouth, gauche |
| brunt, n. | main impact, force, shock |
| combatant, n./adj. | disputant; hostile |
| dormant, adj. | inactive, in a state of suspension, sleeping, quiescent |
| dubious, adj. | suspect; hesitant |
| harangue, v. | deliver a loud speech, rant |
| harangue, n. | tirade, diatribe |
| harry, v. | harass, badger; torment; raid |
| impenitent, adj. | remorseless, incorrigible |
| knave, n. | scoundrel, rogue, miscreant |
| liberality, n. | largesse, magnanimity; broad-mindedness |
| plaintiff, n. | accuser |
| probe, v./n. | scrutinize; inquiry; device to explore |
| protract, v. | extend, elongate |
| quarry, v. | to cut/take from, excavate |
| quarry, n. | a site from which stone is cut; prey |
| spurn, v. | reject, snub |
| legion, n./adj. | HORDE; large military force; multitudinous |
| subterfuge, n. | an excuse or trick, ruse, deception, artifice |
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