vocab 1

Question 1

factious (adj.)

Answer 1

causing disagreement (syn: belligerent, contentious)

Question 2

ignoble (adj.)

Answer 2

dishonorable, shameful (syn: despicable, base)

Question 3

boor (n.)

Answer 3

a rude or impolite person (syn: buffoon, clown)

Question 4

aegis (n.)

Answer 4

a shield, protection (syn: backing)

Question 5

perspicacity (n.)

Answer 5

keenness of judgement (syn: perspectiveness)

Question 6

fervent (adj.)

Answer 6

eager; earnest (syn: burning; passionate)

Question 7

rectify (v.)

Answer 7

to correct; to make right (syn: remedy; resolve)

Question 8

enervate (v.)

Answer 8

to weaken (syn: devitalize; exhaust)

Question 9

besiege (v.)

Answer 9

to overwhelm; to surround and attack

Question 10

ephemeral (adj.)

Answer 10

lasting only a brief time; short–lived (syn: transient; fleeting)

Question 11

altruism (n.)

Answer 11

a concern for others; generosity (syn: unselfishness; magnanimity)

Question 12

carrion (n.)

Answer 12

decaying flesh

Question 13

erotic (adj.)

Answer 13

pertaining to sexual love

Question 14

amorphous (adj.)

Answer 14

shapeless, formless, vague

Question 15

opulent (adj.)

Answer 15

rich, luxurious; wealthy