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Vocabulary 1
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11th Grade
09/06/2011
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Factious
 Definition
Causing Disagreement; conflicting.
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ignoble
 Definition
dishonorable, shameful, or despicable.
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Boor
 Definition
A rude or impolite person; Bad manners.
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Aegis
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A shield; protection.
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Perspicacity
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Keenness of judgement.
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Fervent
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Eager; earnest.
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Rectify
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To correct or to make right.
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Enervate
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To weaken; to tire out.
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Besiege
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To overwhelm; to surround and attack.
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Ephemeral
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Lasting only a brief time; short-lived.
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Altruism
 Definition
A concern for others; generosity or charitable.
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Carrion
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Decaying flesh.
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Erotic
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Pertaining to sexual love; Sexy.
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Amorphous
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Shapeless, formless, vague.
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Opulent
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Rich, luxurious; wealthy.
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