Vocab List 7 (16/16)

Question 1

attrition

Answer 1

(noun) a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength

Question 2

circumvent

Answer 2

(verb) 1. to go around or bypass 2. to avoid (defeat, failure, unpleasantness, etc.) by artfulness or deception; avoid by anticipating or outwitting

Question 3

cohesive

Answer 3

(adj) sticking or holding together; unified

Question 4

grievous

Answer 4

(adj) causing grief or pain; very serious or severe

Question 5

inundate

Answer 5

(verb) 1. to cover, as by flooding; 2. to overwhelm with a large number or amount

Question 6

oblivious

Answer 6

(adj) unaware; failing to notice

Question 7

reticent

Answer 7

(adj) quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak out

Question 8

robust

Answer 8

(adj) healthy and strong; vigorous

Question 9

sanction

Answer 9

(verb) to authorize, allow, or approve

Question 10

vociferous

Answer 10

(adj) noisy; expressing feelings loudly and intensely