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Unit 15
Unit 15 Vocab Words
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English
9th Grade
05/29/2012

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Abase
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(v.) to lower in esteem, degrade; to humble
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Actuate
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(v.) to move to action; to impel
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Avert
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(v.) to turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid
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Boorish
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(adj.) rude, unrefined; clumsy
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Brunt
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(n.) the main impact, force, or burden
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Combatant
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(n.) a fighter; (adj.) engaged in fighting
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Dormant
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(adj.) inactive; in a state of suspension; sleeping
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Dubious
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(adj.) causing uncertainty or suspicion; in a doubtful or uncertain state of mind, hesitant
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Harangue
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(v.) to deliver a loud, ranting speech; (n.) a loud speech
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Harry
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(v.) to make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass
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Impenitent
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(adj.) not feeling remorse or sorrow for errors or offenses
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Knave
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(n.) a tricky, unprincipled, or deceitful fellow
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Legion
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(n.) a large military force; any large group or number; (adj.) many, numerous
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Liberality
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(n.) generosity, generous act; breadth of mind or outlook
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Plaintiff
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(n.) one who begins a lawsuit
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Probe
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(v.) to examine, investigate thoroughly; (n.) an investigation; a device used to explore or examine
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Protract
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(v.) to draw out or lengthen in space or time
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Quarry
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(v.) to cut or take from (or as if from) a quarry; (n.) a place from which stone is taken; something that is hunted or pursued
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Spurn
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(v.) to refuse with scorn, disdain
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Subterfuge
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(n.) an excuse or trick for escaping or hiding something
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