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Vocab checkup 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aloof | not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
| attrition | gradual, natural reduction of employees |
| assimilate | to fully take in, understand, or incorporate information, ideas, or culture, becoming similar to one’s surroundings |
| congenial | pleasant, friendly, and easy to get along with |
| evanescent | vanishing quickly, fleeting, or fading away like vapor |
| infinitesimal | an extremely small quantity that is effectively, but not exactly, zero. |
| juxtapose | placing two or more distinct things side-by-side or close together to highlight their differences |
| microcosm | something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger |
| proximity | nearness, closeness, or state of being close |
| venerate | To regard with great respect |