Set 4 Vocabulary Words - Gallager

(n.) attrition

Gradual natural decrease in numbers, becoming fewer in number

(v.) bolster

To hold up, strengthen or support with a rigid object

(v.) circumvent

To escape from, prevent or stop through cleverness

(Adj.) cohesive

Sticking or holding together, unified

(v.) depreciate

To fall or decrease in value/price - lower value of

(adj.) grievous

Causing grief or pain - serious or severe

(adj.) indiscriminate

Not chosen carefully, not based on careful selection

(adj.) inquisitive

Curious, eager to learn

(v.) inundate

To cover, as by flooding; overwhelm WKTH large amounts

(adj.) nebulous

Vague or unclear

(adj.) oblivious

Unaware, failing to notice

(v.) relegate

To assign to a less important or less place, condition, or position

(adj.) replete

Plentifully supplied, well filled

(adj.) reticent

Quiet or reluctant to speak

(adj.) robust

Healthy and strong - vigorous

(v.) sanction

To authorize, allow or approve

(adj.) sedentary

Marked by much sitting - taking little exercise

(n.) tenet

A belief or principal held to be true by a group or individual

(adj.) terse

Brief and clear, effectively and concise

(adj.) vociferous

Noisy, expressing feelings loudly