English 3 Vocab Lesson 1
Factious Causing disagreement. Name to factious topics that often get people worked up.
Ignoble (adj) Dishonorable, shameful What is an ignoble act that someone you know has committed?
Boor (n) A rude or impolite person How do you handle boors?
Aegis (n) A shield; protection What is something that gives children aegis when they are feeling scared of the dark?
Perspicacity (N) Wise judgment; crafty; street smarts Would you rather have book knowledge or perspicacity? Why?
Fervent (adj) Eager; earnest How can you tell someone is a fervent UK or UL fan?
Rectify (v) To correct; make right What is a good way to rectify an argument with a friend?
Enervate (v) To weaken How was the drought enervating to Hardin County and Kentucky?
Besiege (V) To overwhelm, to attack What insect would you not want to be besieged by?
Ephemeral (adj) Lasting a brief time; short-lived Name a person who had ephemeral fame.
Altruism (n) An act of goodwill, a totally unselfish act. Are altruistic acts possible?
Carrion (n) Decaying flesh Where do we see carrion reguarly?
Erotic (adj) Pertaining to sexual love
Amorphous (adj) Shapeless, lacking form or boundaries How are dreams often amorphous?
Opulent (adj) Wealthy, rich, luxurious What is an opulent car/truck you would like to own?