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Vocabulary List #1. SAT Prep words English 11. 1. factious. (adjective) causing disagreement synonyms: belligerent; contentious Double click on audio file to hear pronunciation. 2. ignoble. (adjective) dishonorable, shameful Synonym: despicable; Double click on audio file - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Vocabulary List #1
Vocabulary List #1SAT Prep wordsEnglish 111. factious(adjective) causing disagreement
synonyms: belligerent; contentious
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2. ignoble(adjective) dishonorable, shameful
Synonym: despicable;
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3. fervent(adjective) eager, earnest
Synonyms: burning; passionate
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4. rectify(verb) to correct; to make right
Synonyms: remedy; resolve
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5. besiege(verb) to overwhelm; to surround and attack
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6. altruism(noun) a concern for others; generosity
Synonym: unselfishness
Suffix: -ism: belief inA belief in being kind to othersDouble click on audio fileto hear pronunciation.
7. amorphous(adjective) shapeless
Prefix: a-: withoutWithout a shapeRoot: morph: shapeHaving no shapeDouble click on audio fileto hear pronunciation.
8. opulent(adjective) rich, luxurious, wealthy
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9. enervate(verb) to weaken
Synonyms: exhaust,
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10. ephemeral(adjective) lasting only a brief time; short-lived
Synonyms: fleeting; temporary
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11. boor(noun) a rude or impolite person
Synonyms: buffoon, clown
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12. aegis(noun) a shield; protection
Synonym: backing
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13. perspicacity(noun) keenness of judgment
Synonym: perceptiveness
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14. erotic( adjective) pertaining to sexual love
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15. carrion(noun) decaying flesh
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