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Unit #4 Vocabulary (AP Language and Composition) Flashcards

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3187785727atrophy(n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away. (synonyms) deterioration, degeneration0
3187792722bastion(n.) a fortified place, stronghold. (synonyms) citadel, rampart, bulwark1
3187792723concord(n.) a state of agreement, harmony, unanimity; a treaty, pact, covenant. (synonyms) agreement, concensus2
3187811786consummate(v.) to bring to a state of completion or perfection; (adj.) complete or perfect in the highest degree. (synonyms) (v.) clinch, conclude; (adj.) supreme, superior, masterful3
3187811787disarray(n.) disorder, confusion; (v.) to throw into disorder. (synonyms) (n.) disorganization, disheveled; (adj.) mess up, dishevel4
3187817543exigency(n., often pl.) urgency, pressure; urgent demand, pressing need; an emergency. (synonyms) requirement, crisis, need, demand5
3187817544flotsam(n.) floating debris; homeless, impoverished people. (synonyms) wreckage, debris, remains6
3187818867frenetic(adj.) frenzied, highly agitated. (synonyms) frantic, wild, hectic7
3187818868glean(v.) to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the reapers. (synonyms) collect, obtain, garner8
3187818869grouse(n.) a type of game bird; a complaint; (v.) to complain, grumble. (synonyms) (v.) gripe, complain, bellyache9
3187822104incarcerate(v.) to imprison, confine, jail. (synonyms) intern, immure, detain10
3187822148incumbent(adj.) obligatory, required; (n.) one who holds a specific office at the time spoken of. (synonyms) (adj.) mandatory, necessary; (n.) occupant11
3187824537jocular(adj.) humorous, jesting, jolly, joking. (synonyms) waggish, facetious, droll, witty12
3187824538ludicrous(adj.) ridiculous, laughable, absurd. (synonyms) risible, preposterous13
3187826044mordant(adj.) biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style; sharply or bitterly harsh. (synonyms) acrimonious, acidulous, sardonic, scathing14
3187828050nettle(n) a prickly or stinging plant; (v) to arouse displeasure, impatience, or anger; to vex or irritate severely. (synonyms) (v.) peeve, annoy, incense, gall, irk15
3187828051pecuniary(adj.) consisting of or measured in money; of or related to money. (synonyms) monetary, financial16
3187832637pusillanimous(adj.) contemptibly cowardly or mean-spirited. (synonyms) craven, lily-livered,17
3187832638recumbent(adj.) in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting. (synonyms) prone, prostrate, supine, inactive18
3187834158stratagem(n.) a scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent or to gain an end. (synonyms) ruse, trick, ploy, subterfuge19

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