Unit 4 Vocab

Atrophy

The wasting away of a body organ or tissue, any decline, or failure.

Bastion

A fortified place, stronghold.

Concord

A state of agreement, harmony, or a treaty.

Consummate

Complete or perfect to the maximum; to bring to a state of completion or perfection.

Disarray

Disorder, confusion; to throw into disorder.

Exigency

Urgent pressure, demand, pressing need, or emergency.

Flotsam

Floating debris or homeless, impoverished people.

Frenetic

Frenzied, very agitated.

Glean

Gather bit by bit; gather small amounts of grain left by reapers.

Grouse

A wild game bird; to complain or grumble.

Incarcerate

To imprison, confine, or jail.

Incumbent

Required or obligatory; one who holds a specific position or office at the time spoken.

Jocular

Humorous, jesting, or joking.

Ludicrous

Ridiculous, laughable, or absurd.

Mordant

Biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style; sharply or harshly.

Nettle

A prickly, stinging plant; to arouse displeasure or anger.

Pecuniary

Consisting of or measured in money; relating to money.

Pusillanimous

Contemptibly cowardly or mean-spirited.

Recumbent

In a reclining position; lying down.

Stratagem

A scheme to outwit or deceive the opposition.