Level G Unit 4

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