| A | B |
|---|
| to lower in esteem, degrade | abase (n) |
| to move to action | actuate (v) |
| to turn aside, turn away | avert (v) |
| rude, unrefined | boorish (adj) |
| the main impact, force, or burden | brunt (n) |
| a fighter | combatant (n) |
| inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping | dormant (adj) |
| causing uncertainty or suspicion | dubious (adj) |
| to deliver a loud, ranting speech | harangue (v) |
| to make a destructive raid on | harry (v) |
| not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors of offenses | impenitent (adj) |
| a tricky, unprincipled, deceitful fellow | knave (n) |
| a large military force; any large group or number | legion (n) |
| generosity, generous act | liberality (n) |
| one who begins a lawsuit | plaintiff (n) |
| to examine, investigate thoroughly | probe (v) |
| to draw out or lengthen in space or time | protract (v) |
| to cut or take from | quarry (v) |
| to refuse with scorn, disdain | spurn (v) |
| an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something | subterfuge (n) |
