Unit 4 vocabulary 12th grade

Andrew P. (United States of America)
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  1. asseverate
    state categorically
  2. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  3. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  4. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  5. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  6. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  7. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  8. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  9. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  10. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  11. grouse
    popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs
  12. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  13. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  14. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  15. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  16. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  17. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  18. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  19. prepossessing
    creating a favorable impression
  20. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  21. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  22. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
Created on Mon Jan 31 06:19:46 EST 2011 (updated Fri Feb 04 08:44:52 EST 2011)

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