AP Seminar Unit Vocab 4

Atrophy

waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

Bastion

an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

Concord

agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Consummate

showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.

Disarray

a state of disorganization or untidiness.

Exigency

an urgent need or demand.

Flotsam

the wreckage of a ship or its cargo found floating on or washed up by the sea.

Frenetic

fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Glean

extract (information) from various sources.

Incarcerate

imprison or confine.

Incumbent

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Jocular

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

Ludicrous

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

Mordant

(especially of humor) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.

Nettle

irritate or annoy (someone).

Pecuniary

relating to or consisting of money.

Pusillanimous

Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Recumbent

(especially of a person or human figure) lying down.

Stratagem

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Grouse

complain pettily; grumble.