Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
1
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factious
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causing disagreement
2
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ignoble
A
dishonorable; shameful
3
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boor
A
a rude or impolite person
4
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aegis
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a shield; protection
5
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perspicacity
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keenness of judgment
6
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fervent
A
eager; earnest
7
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rectify
A
to correct; to make right
8
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enervate
A
to weaken
9
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besiege
A
to overwhelm; to surround and attack
10
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ephemeral
A
lasting only a brief time; short-lived
11
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altruism
A
a concern for others; generosity
12
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carrion
A
decaying flesh
13
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erotic
A
pertaining to love
14
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amorphous
A
shapeless, formless, vague
15
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opulent
A
rich, luxurious; weathy
16
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fus, fun
A
melt or pour out
17
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ion
A
the act of
18
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grad, gress
A
step or go
19
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el
A
little
20
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con
A
together
21
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di, dif, dis
A
apart
22
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e
A
out or from
