Quizlet Lesson One Vocabulary

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  1. aegis: n. a shield; protection - syn: backing
  2. altruism: n. a concern for others; generosity - syn: unselfishness; magnanimity - ant: selfishness; egoism
  3. amorphous: adj. shapeless, formless, vague
  4. besiege: v. to overwhelm; to surround and attack
  5. boor: n. a rude or impolite person - syn: buffoon; clown - ant: sophisticate
  6. carrion: n. decaying flesh
  7. enervate: v. to weaken - syn: devitalize; exhaust - ant: energize; strengthen
  8. ephemeral: adj. lasting only a brief time; short-lived - syn: transient; fleeting - ant: permanent
  9. erotic: adj. pertaining to sexual love
  10. factious: adj. causing disagreement - syn: belligerent; contentious - ant: cooperative; united
  11. fervent: adj. eager; earnest - syn: burning; passionate - ant: apathetic
  12. ignoble: adj. dishonorable; shameful - syn: despicable; base - ant: noble; glorious
  13. opulent: adj. rich, luxurious; wealthy
  14. perspicacity: n. keenness of judgment - syn: perceptiveness - ant: stupidity; ignorance
  15. rectify: v. to correct; to make right - syn: remedy; resolve