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