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Advancing Vocab 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |