vocab lesson 1 Flashcards by John Wharry | Brainscape

Q

a shield; protection

A

aegis

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to correct; to make right

A

rectify

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to weaken

A

enervate

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the act of donating money or work to those in need

A

philantrophy

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eager; earnest

A

fervent

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to overwhelm; to surround and attack

A

besiege

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Q

decaying flesh

A

carrion

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dishonorable; shameful

A

ignoble

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shapeless formless; vague

A

amorphous

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causing disagreement

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factious

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lasting only a brief time; short lived

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ephemeral

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keeness of judgment

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perspicacity

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pertaining to sexual love

A

erotic

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rich, luxurious; wealth

A

opulent

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rude or impolite person

A

boor

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