Voc. Ch 6 Flashcards by eli gh | Brainscape

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Circumvent

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To avoid

To escape from

Prevent

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Attrition

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A natural loss of individuals

Becoming fewer in number

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Cohesive

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Connected

Sticking or holding together ; unified

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Grievous

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Terrible

Causing grief or pain ; very serious or severe

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Inundate

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To strengthen

To cover , as by flooding ; overwhelm with a large number or amount

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Oblivious

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Not noticing

Unaware ; failing to notice

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Reticent

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Quiet

Quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak out

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Robust

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Strong and well

Healthy and strong; vigorous

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Sanction

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To grant approval of

Allow, approve, to authorize

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Vociferous

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Loud

Noisy,expressing feelings loudly and intensely

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