Unit 4 Synonyms Flashcards by Tyler Yatsko | Brainscape

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Degeneration, deterioration; wither

A

Atrophy

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Citadel, rampart, parapet

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Bastion

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Masterful; clinch, conclude

A

Consummate

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Disorganization; dishevel

A

Disarray

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Requirement, crisis

A

Exigency

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Floating wreckage

A

Flotsam

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Frantic, overwrought

A

Frenetic

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Cull, pick up

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Glean

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Kvetch, bellyache

A

Grouse

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Intern

A

Incarcerate

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Mandatory, necessary

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Incumbent

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Wagging, facetious, troll

A

Jocular

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Risible, preposterous

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Ludicrous

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Acrimonious, acidulous, sardonic, scathing

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Mordant

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Peeve, annoy, incense, gall

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Nettle

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Monetary

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Pecuniary

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Prone, supine, inactive

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Recumbent

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Trick, ploy, subterfuge

A

Stratagem

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Lily-livered

A

Pusillanimous