Vocabulary Unit One Flashcards by Jillian Puente | Brainscape

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Aegis

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A shield; Protection

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Rectify

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To make right; to correct

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Enervate

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To weaken

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Philanthropy

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The act of donating money or work to those in need

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boor

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a rude or impolite person

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Fervent

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eager; earnest

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Besiege

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to surround and attack

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Carrion

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Decaying flesh

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Ignoble

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dishonorable; shameful

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Amorphous

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shapeless, formless, vague

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factious

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causing disagreement

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ephemeral

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lasting only a brief time

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Perspicacity

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having good judgement

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erotic

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pertaining to sexual love

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Opulent

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rich, luxurious, wealthy

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