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Power Plus Lesson 1
Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book 3
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English
11th Grade
09/24/2009

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factious
Definition

adj. causing disagrement

syn: belligerent; contentious // ant: cooperative; united

Term
ignoble
Definition

adj. dishonorable; shameful

syn: despicable; base // ant: noble; glorious

Term
boor
Definition

noun a rude or impolite person

syn: buffoon; clown // ant: sophisticate

Term
aegis
Definition

noun a shield; protection

syn: backing // ant: --

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fervent
Definition

adj. eager; earnest

syn: burning; passionate // ant: apathetic

Term
rectify
Definition

verb to correct; to make right

syn: remedy; resolve // ant: --

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enervate
Definition

verb to weaken

syn: devitalize; exhaust // ant: energize; stengthen

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besiege
Definition

verb to overwhelm; to surround and attack

syn: -- // ant: --

 

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ephemeral
Definition

adj. lasting only a brief time; short-lived

syn: transient; fleeting // ant: permanent

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altruism
Definition

noun a concern for others; generosity

syn: unselfishness; magnanimity // ant: selfishness; egoism

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carrion
Definition

noun decaying flesh

syn: -- // ant: --

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erotic
Definition

adj. pertaining to sexual love

syn: -- // ant: --

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amorphous
Definition

adj. shapeless, formless, vague

syn: -- // ant: --

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opulent
Definition

adj. rich, luxurious; wealthy

syn: -- // ant: --

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perspicacity
Definition

n. keenness of judgement

syn: perceptiveness // ant: stupidity; ignorance

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