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Vocab English 11
1st set of vocab
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English
11th Grade
08/25/2014
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Factious (adj)
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causing disagreement
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Ignoble (adj)
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dishonorable; shameful
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Boor (n)
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rude or impolite person
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Aegis (n)
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a shield, protection
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Perspicacity (n)
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keenness of judgement
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Fervent (adj)
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eager; earnest
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Rectify (v)
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to correct; to make right
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Enervate (v)
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to weaken
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Besiege (v)
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to overwhelm; to surround and attack
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Ephemeral (adj)
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lasting only a brief time; short lived
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Altruism (n)
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a concern for others; generosity
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Carrion (n)
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decaying flesh
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Erotic (adj)
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pertaining to sexual love
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Amorphous (adj)
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shapeless, formless, vague
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Opulent (adj)
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rich, luxurious; wealthy
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