Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
20 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
(v)to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
|
abase
|
|
|
(v)to move to action; to impel
|
actuate
|
|
|
(v)to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
|
avert
|
|
|
(adj)rude, unrefined; clumsy
|
boorish
|
|
|
(n)the main impact, force, or burden
|
brunt
|
|
|
(n)a fighter; (adj)engaged in fighting
|
combatant
|
|
|
(adj)inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
|
dormant
|
|
|
(adj)causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain way
|
dubious
|
|
|
(v)to deliver a loud, ranting speech; (n)a loud speech
|
harangue
|
|
|
(v)to make a destructive raid on; to torment; harass
|
harry
|
|
|
(adj)not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
|
impenitent
|
|
|
(n)a tricky, unprincipled, or decietful fellow
|
knave
|
|
|
(n)a large military force; any large group or number; (adj)many, numerous
|
legion
|
|
|
(n)generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
|
liberality
|
|
|
(n)one who begins a lawsuit
|
plaintiff
|
|
|
(v)to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
|
probe
|
|
|
(v)to draw out of lengthen in space or time
|
protract
|
|
|
(v) to cut or take from(or as if from)a quarry; (n) a place from which stones is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
|
quarry
|
|
|
(v)to refuse with scorn or disdain
|
spurn
|
|
|
(n) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
|
subterfuge
|
