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20 Cards in this Set
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abase |
to degrade; lower in esteem |
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actuate |
move to action; to impel |
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avert |
to turn aside; prevent, hide |
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boorish |
rude, unrefined; clumsy |
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brunt |
main impact; force, burden |
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combatant |
a fighter; engaged in fighting |
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dormat |
inactive; in a state of suspension |
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dubious |
causing uncertainty, suspicious; doubtful or uncertain, hesitant |
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harangue |
a loud, ranting speech |
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harry |
make a destructive raid; torment, harass (just think of Joey) |
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impenitent |
not feeling remorse or sorrow |
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knave |
tricky, unprincipled or deceitful fellow |
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legion |
large military force; many, numerous |
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liberality |
generosity, generous act |
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plaintiff |
one who begins lawsuit |
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probe |
to examine, investigate thoroughly; an investigation |
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protract |
to draw out or lengthen |
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quarry |
to cut or take from a quarry |
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spurn |
to refuse with scorn |
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subterfuge |
excuse for escaping or hiding something |
