Weak and Weaker Flashcards

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batre

A

to beant

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sequi

A

follow

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troph

A

nourishment

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4
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pli

A

fold

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atrophy (v)

A

to weaken from disuse

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abate (v)

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to subside, to decrease in intensity

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porous (adj)

A

filled with many holes

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wane (v)

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to grow smaller or less intense

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lassitude (n)

A

afeeling of weakness

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undermine (v)

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to weaken or diminish something

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obsequious (adj)

A

overly submissive

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attrition (n)

A

a wearing away of strength or morale

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enervate (v)

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to weaken someone’s vitality

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vulnerable (adj)

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prone to attack or harm

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ebb (v)

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to decrease or decline slowly

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compliant (adj)

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submissive

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debilitate (v)

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to sap the strength of