2 Chapter 4 Flashcards by John Zhang | Brainscape

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atrophy

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the wasting away of a body organ or tissue 萎缩

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bastion

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a fortified place　堡垒

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concord

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a state of agreement 和谐

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consummate

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complete or perfect in the highest degree 完美的

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disarray

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disorder 无秩序的

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exigency

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urgency 紧急

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flotsam

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floating debris 漂流的

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fenetic

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frenzied highly agitated 狂热的

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glean

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to gather bit by bit 收集

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grouse

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a type of game bird,complain 松鸡抱怨

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incarcerate

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to imprison 监禁

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incumbent

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obligatory,required 义务的

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jocular

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humorous 幽默的

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ludicrous

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ridiculous 滑稽的

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mordant

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biting or caustic in thought 有腐蚀性的

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nettle

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a prickly or stinging plant 刺激（药）

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pecuniary

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consisting of or measured in money 金钱的

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pusillanimous

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contemptibly cowardly 胆怯的

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recumbent

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in a reclining position 斜倚的

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stratagem

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a scheme to outwit 计谋