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Vocab Unit 4
Synonyms
| Term | Synonym |
|---|---|
| atrophy | (n.) degeneration, deterioration (v.) wither |
| bastion | citadel, rampart, parapet |
| consummate | (adj.) masterful (v.) clinch, conclude |
| disarray | (n.) disorganization (v.) dishevel, mess up |
| exigency | requirement, crisis |
| flotsam | floating wreckage |
| frenetic | frantic, overwrought |
| glean | cull, pickup |
| grouse | (v.) kvetch, bellyache |
| incarcerate | intern |
| incumbent | (adj.) mandatory, necessary |
| jocular | waggish, facetious, droll |
| ludicrous | risible, preposterous |
| mordant | acrimonious, acidulous, sardonic, scathing |
| nettle | (v.) peeve, annoy, incense, gall |
| pecuniary | monetary |
| pusillanimous | lily-livered |
| recumbent | prone, supine, inactive |
| stratagem | trick, ploy, subterfuge |