VOCABULARY POWER PLUS BOOK 3 LESSON 1

factious

causing disagreement

ignoble

dishonorable, shameful

boor

a rude or impolite person

aegis

a shield, protection

perspicacity

keenness of judgment

fervent

eager, earnest

rectify

to correct; to make right

enervate

to weaken

besiege

to overwhelm; to surround and attack

ephemeral

lasting only a brief time; short-lived

altruism

a concern for others; generosity

carrion

decaying flesh

erotic

pertaining to sexual love

amorphous

shapeless, formless, vague

opulent

rich, luxurious; wealthy