Vocab Lesson 1 Flashcards
Ignoble
Cheating on an exam is an ignoble way to get good grades.
(Adj.) dishonorable, shameful
Factious
The factious sailors refused to sail any farther into the storm.
(Adj.) causing disagreement
Boor
The boor was munching extremely loud in the quiet room.
(Noun) a rude or impolite person; Julio
Aegis
The life of the witness is under the aegis of the witness protection program.
(Noun) a shield; protection
Perspicacity
The old hermit still had the perspicacity to haggle with the automotive dealer.
(Noun) keenness of judgement
Fervent
We made a fervent attempt to capture the stallion, but he was too quick for us.
(Adj.) eager; earnest
Rectify
JoAnne tried to rectify her poor relationship with her son by spending more time with him.
(Verb) to correct; to make right
Enervate
Julio benched the bar and it enervated him in seconds.
(Verb) to weaken
Besiege
People began to panic and run away as the mongols besieged their city.
(Verb) to overwhelm; to surround and attack
Ephemeral
The gardener experienced ephemeral fame the year she grew a half-ton pumpkin.
(Adj.) lasting only a brief time; short lived
Altruism
A person with altruism will usually stop and help a stranded motorist
A concern for others; generosity
Carrion
The carrion was a feast for vultures
Decaying flesh
Erotic
The museum staff cancelled the exhibit when it saw the erotic sculptures
Pertaining to sexual love
Amorphous
What began as an amorphous idea in Steven’s dream turned into a revolutionary way to power automobiles
Shapeless, formless, vague.
Opulent
Despite the stock market crash, the wealthy family continued its opulent lifestyle.
Rich, luxurious; wealthy
