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Vocabulary Lesson 1
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11th Grade
09/12/2011
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ignoble
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adj. dishonorable; shameful
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erotic
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adj. pertaining to sexual love
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carrion
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n. decaying flesh
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altruism
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n. a concern for others; generosity
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factious
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adj. causing disagreement
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amorphous
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adj. shapeless, formless, vague
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aegis
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n. shield; protection
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ephemeral
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adj. lasting only a brief time; short-lived
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fervent
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adj. eager; earnest
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rectify
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v. to correct; to make right
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enervate
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v. to weaken
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boor
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n. a rude and impolite person
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perspicacity
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n. keenness of judgment
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besiege
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v. to overwhelm; to surround and attack
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opulent
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adj. rich, luxurious; wealthy
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