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Advancing Vocab 8
Term | Definition |
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attrition | becoming fewer in numbers; a natural loss of individuals |
circumvent | to avoid by going around; to escape from, prevent, or stop through cleverness |
cohesive | connected; unified; sticking together |
grievous | causing pain or grief; very serious or severe |
inundate | to flood; overwhelm with a large number or quantity |
oblivious | unaware; failing to notice |
reticent | quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak |
robust | healthy and strong; vigorous |
sanction | to authorize, allow, or approve |
vociferous | noisy; expressing feelings loudly or intensely |