| Term | Definition |
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factious |
causing disagreement |
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ignoble |
dishonorable; shameful |
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boor |
a rude or impolite person |
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aegis |
a shield; protection |
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perspicacity |
keenness of judgment |
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fervent |
eager; earnest |
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rectify |
to correct; make right |
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enervate |
to weaken |
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besiege |
to overwhelm; to surround and atack |
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ephemeral |
lasting only a brief time; short-lived |
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altruism |
a concern for others; generosity |
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carrion |
decaying flesh |
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erotic |
pertaining to sexual love |
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amorphous |
shapeless, formless, vague |
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opulent |
rich, luxurious; wealthy |