1. Vocabulary List #1
SAT Prep words
English 11

2. 1. factious (adjective) causing disagreement
synonyms: belligerent; contentious
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3. 2. ignoble (adjective) dishonorable, shameful Synonym: despicable;
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4. 3. fervent (adjective) eager, earnest Synonyms: burning; passionate
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5. 4. rectify (verb) to correct; to make right Synonyms: remedy; resolve
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6. 5. besiege (verb) to overwhelm; to surround and attack
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7. 6. altruism (noun) a concern for others; generosity
Synonym: unselfishness
Suffix: -ism: belief in
A belief in being kind to others
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8. 7. amorphous (adjective) shapeless Prefix: a-: without
Without a shape
Root: morph: shape
Having no shape
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9. 8. opulent (adjective) rich, luxurious, wealthy
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10. 9. enervate (verb) to weaken Synonyms: exhaust,
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11. 10. ephemeral (adjective) lasting only a brief time; short-lived
Synonyms: fleeting; temporary
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12. 11. boor (noun) a rude or impolite person Synonyms: buffoon, clown
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13. 12. aegis (noun) a shield; protection Synonym: backing
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14. 13. perspicacity (noun) keenness of judgment Synonym: perceptiveness
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15. 14. erotic ( adjective) pertaining to sexual love
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16. 15. carrion (noun) decaying flesh Double click on audio file
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