English III Quiz Flashcards by Maxwell Arceneaux | Brainscape

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Factious

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Causing disagreement

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Ignoble

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Dishonorable,shameful

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Boor

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A rude or impolite person

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aegis

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A shield, protection

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Perspicacity

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Keenness of judgement

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Fervent

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Eager and earnest

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Rectify

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To correct, to make right

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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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Opulent

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Rich, luxurious, wealthy

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