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