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