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Vocab Unit 4
Mrs. G's
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01/18/2005
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frenetic
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frantic, agitated
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disarray
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to throw into disorder
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atrophy
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the wasting away of a body or organ tissue, to waste away
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glean
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to gather bit by bit
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consummate
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complete or perfect
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grouse
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a type of game bird; to complain
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bastion
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a fort or stronghold
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exigency
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urgency; an emergency or pressing need
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flotsam
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floating debris; homeless people
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concord
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harmony; a state of agreement
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recumbent
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in a reclining position
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incarcerate
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to imprison
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ludircrous
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ridiculous, absurd
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mordant
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sharply or bitter harsh
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pusillanimous
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cowardly or mean spirited
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nettle
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a prickly plant or to irritate severly
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strategem
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a scheme to outwit an opponent
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incumbent
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one who holds a specific office
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pecuniary
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of or related to money
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jocular
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humorous, joking, jolly
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