a shield; protection
rectify
to make right, correct
enervate
to weaken
philanthropy
the act of donating money or work to those in need
boor
a rude or impolite person
fervent
eager; earnest
besiege
to overwhelm; to surround and attack
carrion
decaying flesh
ignoble
dishonorable; shameful
amorphous
shapeless, formless, vague
factious
causing disagreement
ephemeral
lasting only a brief time; short-lived
perspicacity
keenness of judgment
erotic
pertaining to sexual love
opulent
rich, luxurious; wealthy
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