Level G Unit 4

Ms. T. (United States of America)
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  1. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
    may also be used as a verb -- to waste away from lack of use
  2. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
    usually part of a military stronghold or fort (like Fort Sumter in Charleston)
  3. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  4. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
    may also be used as a verb -- to bring to a state of perfection or mastery
  5. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  6. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  7. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  8. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
    basically distraught
  9. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  10. grouse
    complain
    also used as a noun -- meaning a complaint
  11. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  12. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
    also used as a noun -- the person already in office
  13. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  14. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  15. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  16. nettle
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
    a nettle is a plant with stinging hairs that irritate -- the verb form of this word comes from that first definition
  17. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  18. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  19. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  20. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
Created on Mon Oct 07 08:10:13 EDT 2013 (updated Mon Oct 07 08:10:42 EDT 2013)

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