English 11H - Unit 1 Vocab

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Factious

adj. causing disagreement

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Ignoble

adj. dishonorable; shameful

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Aegis

n. a shield; protection

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Perspicacity

n. keenness of judgment

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Fervent

adj. eager; passionate intensity

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Rectify

v. to correct; to make right

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Enervate

v. to weaken

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Besiege

v. to overwhelm, to surround and attack

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Ephemeral

adj. short-lived; for a moment

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Altruism

n. a concern for others; generosity

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Carrion

n. decaying flesh

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Erotic

adj. pertaining to sexual love

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Amorphous

adj. shapeless, formless, vague

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Opulent

adj. rich, luxurious, wealthy

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Boor

n. a rude or impolite person