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Vocab Lesson 1 (Synonyms)
AP Language & Comp (Hiatt)
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English
11th Grade
01/25/2008

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factious
Definition
belligerent, contentious, causing disagreement
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ignoble
Definition
dishonorable, shameful, despicable, base
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boor
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buffoon, clown, a rude person
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aegis
Definition
shield, protection, backing
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perspicacity
Definition
keenness of judgment, perceptiveness
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fervent
Definition
eager, earnest, burning, passionate
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rectify
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to correct, to make right, remedy, solve
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enervate
Definition
to weaken, devitalize, exhaust
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besiege
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to overwhelm, to surround and attack
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ephemeral
Definition
transient, fleeting
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altruism
Definition
generosity, unselfishness, magnanimity
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carrion
Definition
decaying flesh
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erotic
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pertaining to sexual love
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amorphous
Definition
shapeless, formless, vague
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opulent
Definition
rich, luxurious, wealthy
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