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AP English Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Factious | causing disagreement |
| Ignoble | Dishonorable; Shameful |
| Boor | A rude or impolite person |
| Aegis | A Shield; Protection |
| Perspicacity | Keenness of Judgment |
| Fervent | Eager; humorless |
| Rectify | To correct or make Right |
| Enervate | To weaken |
| Besiege | To overwhelm; to surround and attack |
| Ephemeral | Lasting for a short time; Short-lived |
| Altruism | A concern for Others; generosity |
| Carrion | Decaying Flesh |
| Erotic | Pertaining to sexual love |
| Amorphous | Shapeless, formless, vague |
| Opulent | Rich, Luxurious, Wealthy |