Week 4 Vocab Flashcards
atrophy
(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells
bastion
a projecting part of a fortification; fort
concord
agreement or harmony between people or groups
consummate
make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sex
disarray
a state of disorganization or untidiness
exigency
an urgent need or demand
flotsam
the wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on or washed up by the sea
frenetic
fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
glean
extract (info) from various sources
grouse
a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs
incarcerate
imprison or confine
incumbent
necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility
jocular
fond of or characterized by joking
ludicrous
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
mordant
having or showing a sharp or critical quality
nettle
a plant which has jagged leaves converted with stinging hairs; can also mean to annoy someone
pecuniary
relating to or consisting of money
pusillanimous
showing a lack of courage or determination
recumbent
lying down
stratagem
a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end