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Vocab 1.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Factious | causing disagreement synonyms: belligerent; contentious |
| ignoble | dishonorable; shameful synonyms: despicable; base |
| boor | a rude or impolite person synonyms: buffoon; clown |
| aegis | a shield; protection synonyms: backing |
| perspicacity | keenness of judgment synonyms: perceptiveness |
| fervent | eager; earnest synonyms: burning; passionate |
| rectify | to correct; to make right synonyms: remedy; resolve |
| enervate | to weaken synonyms: devitalize; exhaust |
| besiege | to overwhelm; to surround and attack |
| ephemeral | lasting only a brief time; short-lived synonyms: transient; fleeting |
| altruism | a concern for others; generosity synonyms: unselfishness; magnanimity |
| carrion | decaying flesh |
| erotic | pertaining to sexual love |
| amorphous | shapeless; formless; vague |
| opulent | rich, luxurious; wealthy |