Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
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ignoble
A
dishonorable, shameful
2
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boor
A
a rude or impolite person
3
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aegis
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a shield, protection
4
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perspicacity
A
keenness of judgement
5
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fervent
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eager, earnest
6
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rectify
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to correct, to make right
7
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enervate
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to weaken
8
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beseige
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to overwhelm, to surround and attack
9
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ephemeral
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lasting for a brief time; short lived
10
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altruism
A
a concern for others, generosity
11
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carrion
A
decaying flesh
12
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erotix
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pertaining to sexual love
13
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amorphous
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shapeless, formless, vague
14
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opulent
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rich, luxurious, wealthy
15
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factious
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causing disagreement