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AP Lang and Comp Vocabulary Lesson 1
Lesson 1
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Language - English
11th Grade
09/01/2011
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Factious
 Definition
causing disagreement
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Ignoble
 Definition
dishonorable, shameful
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boor
 Definition
a rude or impolite person
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aegis
 Definition
a shield; protection
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perspicacity
 Definition
keenness of judgement
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fervent
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eager; earnest
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recitify
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to correct; to make aright
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enervate
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to weaken
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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
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a concern for others; generosity
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carrion
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decaying flesh
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erotic
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pertaining to sexual love
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amorphous
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shapeless, formless, vague
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opulen
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rich, luxurious; wealthy
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