Junior English 1

aegis (n.)

a shield; protection

rectify (v.)

to make right, correct

enervate (v.)

to weaken

philanthropy (n.)

the act of donating money or work to those in need

boor (n.)

a rude or impolite person

fervent (adj.)

eager; earnest

besiege (v.)

to overwhelm; to surround and attack

carrion (n.)

decaying flesh

ignoble (adj.)

dishonorable; shameful

amorphous (adj.)

shapeless, formless, vague

factious (adj.)

causing disagreement

ephemeral (adj.)

lasting only a brief time; short-lived

perspicacity (n.)

keenness of judgment

erotic (adj.)

pertaining to sexual love

opulent (adj.)

rich, luxurious; wealthy