atrophy
the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; to waste away GREYS ANATOMY
bastion
a fortified place, stronghold, secure building
concord
a state of agreement, harmony; a treaty
consummate
perfect in the highest degree; to bring to a state of completion or perfection
disarray
disorder, confusion; to throw into disorder
exigency
an emergency
flotsam
floating debris; homeless, impoverished people
frenetic
highly agitated, energetic
glean
to collect, to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the repairs
grouse
a complaint; a type of gamebird; to complain, grumble
incarcerate
to imprison
incumbent
obligated, required; one who holds a specific office at the time spoken of
jocular
humorous, jolly
ludicrous
ridiculous, absurd
mordant
biting or caustic in thought , manner, or style; sharply or bitterly harsh
nettle
a prickly or stinging plant; to arouse displeasure, impatience, or anger
pecuniary
consisting of or measured in money; of or related to money
pusillanimous
cowardly or mean-spirited
recumbent
in a reclining position, lying down
stratagem
a scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent or to gain an end