Vocab 10/30

Atrophy

Atrophy

gradually decline in effectiveness "her artistic skills ___agreement or harmony between people or groups. from lack of use"

Concord

agreement or harmony between people or groups. "a pact of peace and ___"

Frenetic

fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. "a ___ pace of activity"

Incumbent

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. "it is ___ on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil"

Stratagem

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end. "a series of devious ___"

Bastion

an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities. "the last ___ of male privilege"

Exigency

an urgent need or demand. "women worked long hours when the ___ of the family economy demanded it"

Flotsam

people or things that have been rejected and are regarded as worthless. "the room was cleared of boxes and other ___"

Gleam

shine brightly, especially with reflected light. "light ___ on the china cats"

Ludicrous

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous. "it's ___ that I have been fined"