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Am Lit Vocab 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Attrition | A gradual natural decrease in number; becoming fewer in number. |
| Circumvent | To avoid by going around or as if by going around; to escape from, prevent, or stop through cleverness. |
| Cohesive | Sticking or holding together; unified. |
| Grievous | Causing grief or pain; very serious or severe. |
| Inundate | To cover, as by flooding; overwhelm with a large number or amount. |
| Oblivious | Unaware; failing to notice. |
| Reticent | Quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak out. |
| Robust | Healthy and strong; vigorous. |
| Sanction | To authorize, allow, or approve.. |
| Vociferous | Noisy; expressing feelings loudly and intensely. |