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Chapter one.
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11th Grade
08/31/2011
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factious
 Definition
causing disagreement
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ignoble
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dishonorable
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boor
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rude or impolite person
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aegis 
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a shield
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perspicacity
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keenness of judgement
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fervent
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eager; earnest
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rectify
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to correct
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enervate
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to weaken
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besiege
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to overwhelm
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ephemeral
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lasting only a brief time
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altruism
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a concern for others
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carrion
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decahing flesh
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erotic
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pertaining to sexual love
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amorphous
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shapeless, formless, vague
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opulent
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rich, luxurious
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