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12 ENG Vocab 4

Small, 12 English Vocab 4 definitions

TermDefinition
Atrophy gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect; waste away
Bastion a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions
Concord agreement; harmony
Consummate make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse: complete
Disarray a state of disorganization or untidiness
Exigency an urgent need or demand
Flotsam the wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on or washed up by the sea
Frenetic fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
Glean extract (information) from various sources
Grouse grumble, complain, protest
Incarcerate imprison or confine
Incumbent necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility: person currently in office
Jocular fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Ludicrous so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous
Mordant having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting: sarcastic
Nettle irritate, annoy, anger
Pecuniary of, relating to, or consisting of money
Pusillanimous showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Recumbent (esp. of a person or human figure) lying down
Stratagem a plan or scheme, esp. one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end
Created by: breckart2
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