Vocab unit 4 Flashcards
frantic; agitated
frenetic (adj)
to throw into disarray; a state of disorder
disarray
the wasting away of a blood organ or tissue; progressive decline; to waste away
atrophy
to gather bit by bit
glean (v)
complete or perfect; to bring to a state of perfection
consummate (adj) (v)
a type of game bird; a complaint; to grumble or complain
grouse (n) (v)
a fort or stronghold
bastion (n)
urgency; an emergency or pressing need
exigency (n)
floating debris’ homeless people
flotsam (n)
harmony; a state of agreement or treaty
concord (n)
in a reclining position
recumbent (adj)
to imprison
incarcerate (v)
ridiculous, absurd
ludicrous
sharply or bitterly harsh
mordant (adj)
cowardly; mean-spirited
pusillanimous (adj)
a prickly plant; to irritate severely
nettle (n) (v)
a scheme to outwit an opponent
stratagem
one who holds a specific office currently obligatory, required
incumbent (n) (adj)
of or related to money
pecuniary (adj)
humorous, joking, jolly
jocular (adj)
