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Am Lit Vocab 8
Term | Definition |
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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. |