vocab 1 Flashcards by Adeline Keith | Brainscape

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Factious (adj.)

A

Causing disagreement

syn- belligerent, contentious

ant- cooperative, united

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ignoble (adj.)

A

Dishonorable, shameful

syn- despicable, base

ant-noble, glorious

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boor (n.)

A

Rude or impolite person

buffoon, clown

ant-sophisticate

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aegis (n.)

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a shield, protection

backing

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perspicacity (n.)

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Keenness of judgement

syn- perceptiveness
ant- stupidity, ignorance

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fervent (adj.)

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eager, earnest

syn- burning, passionate
ant-apathetic

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rectify (v.)

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to make right

syn-remedy, resolve

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enervate (v.)

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to weaken

syn- devitalize, exhaust
ant- energize, strengthen

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besiege (v.)

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to overwhelm; surround and attack

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ephemeral (adj.)

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short lived

syn- transient, fleeting
ant- permanent

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altruism (n.)

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concern for others, generosity

syn- unselfishness, magnanimity
ant- selfishness, egoism

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carrion (n.)

A

decaying flesh

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erotic (adj.)

A

pertaining to sexual love

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amorphous (adj.)

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shapeless, vague

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opulent (adj)

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rich, luxurious, wealthy

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