AP Lang Unit 3

atrophy

gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect

bastion

an institution, place, or person strongly defending/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/untidiness

exigency

an urgent need/demand

flotsam

people/things that have been rejected or regarded as worthless

frenetic

fast and energetic in a way thats uncontrolled or wild

glean

collect gradually bit by bit; extract info from various sources

grouse

complain pettily; grumble

incercerate

to imprison/confine someone, typically for legal reasons, often in a facility such as a prison.

incumbent

currently holding office

jocular

fond of/characterized by joking; humorous & playful

mordant

having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting

nettle

irritate or annoy someone

pencuniary

relating to or consisting of money

pusillanimous

showing a lack of courage/determination

recumbent

lying down; reclining

stratagem

plan or scheme that’s often used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end