English 3 Lesson 1 Vocabulary
rectify
(v) to make right, correct syn: remedy; resolve
ignoble
adj. dishonorable, shameful syn: despicable; base ant: noble, glorious
fervent
adj. eager; earnest syn: burning; passionate ant: apathetic
ephemeral
adj. lasting only a brief time; short-lived syn: transient; fleeting ant: permanent
erotic
adj. pertaining to sexual love
opulent
adj. rich, luxurious; wealthy
amorphous
adj. shapeless, formless, vague
antonym of fervent
apathetic
synonym of ignoble
dishonorable; shameful
boor
n. a rude or impolite person syn: buffoon; clown ant: sophisticate
carrion
n. decaying flesh
antonym of ephemeral
permanent
synonym of rectify
remedy; resolve
besiege
v. to overwhelm; to surround and attack