Set: Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT Book III — Lesson One

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TermDefinition
factiouscausing disagreement
ignobledishonorable, shameful
boora rude or impolite person
aegisa shield, protection
perspicacitykeenness of judgment
ferventeager, earnest
rectifyto correct; to make right
enervateto weaken
besiegeto overwhelm; to surround and attack
ephemerallasting only a brief time; short-lived
altruisma concern for others; generosity
carriondecaying flesh
eroticpertaining to sexual love
amorphousshapeless, formless, vague
opulentrich, luxurious; wealthy

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Terms 15
Creator prestwickhouse
Created February 16, 2009
Group Prestwick House Vocabulary
Subject 11th Grade Vocabulary
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