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11th #8a
Castle Juniors SAT Vocabulary #8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| attrition | n.: A wearing down by friction or stress. |
| circumvent | tr.v.: To avoid by going around or as if by going around; to escape from, prevent, or stop through cleverness |
| cohesive | adj. Causing items to stick or hold together; unified |
| grievous | adj.: Causing grief or pain; very serious or severe, dire. A grievous crime. |
| Inundate | tr.v.: To cover with water, as by flooding; overwhelm with a large number or amount |
| oblivious | adj. Unaware; failing to notice. Lacking all memory; forgetful. |
| reticent | adj. Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself. Silent. Restrained or reserved in style. |
| robust | adj.: Healthy and strong; vigorous |
| sanction | tr.v.: To authorize, allow, or approve To penalize, especially for violating a moral principle or international law. |
| vociferous | adj. Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry. |