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