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