Vocab 4 Flashcards
1
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Asseverate
A
To declare seriously or positively; affirm
2
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Atrophy
A
A wasting away, deterioration, or diminution. To waste away or deteriorate
3
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Bastion
A
A group that defends a principle
4
Q
Concord
A
Harmony
5
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Consummate
A
To bring to completion; being of the highest degree, perfect or supreme
6
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Disarray
A
A state or disorder or confusion. To throw into confusion or disorder.
7
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Exigency
A
A crisis; an emergency, a pressing or urgent situation
8
Q
Flotsam
A
Floating refuse or debris
9
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Frenetic
A
Wildly excited or active, chaotic
10
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Glean
A
To collect bit by bit
11
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Grouse
A
A complaint or grievance. To grumble or complain
12
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Incarcerate
A
To imprison
13
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Incumbent
A
A person who holds an office at the current time. Imposed as an obligation or duty, obligatory
14
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Jocular
A
Given to or characterized by joking
15
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Ludicrous
A
Laughable
