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Unit 4 Synonyms
Level G Unit 4 synonyms
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11th Grade
10/05/2010
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atrophy
 Definition
degeneration, deterioration, wither
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bastion
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citadel, rampart, bulwark, parapet
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consummate
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masterful, clinch, conclude
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disarray
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disorganization, dishevel, mess up
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exigency
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requirement, crisis
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flotsam
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floating wreckage
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frenetic
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frantic, overwrought
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glean
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collect, cull, pick up
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grouse
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gripe, kvetch, bellyache
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incarcerate
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intern, immure
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incumbent
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mandatory, necessary
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jocular
 Definition
waggish, facetious, droll, witty
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ludicrous
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risible, preposterous
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mordant
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acrimonious, acidulous, sardonic, scathing
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nettle
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peeve, annoy, incense, gall, irk
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pecuniary
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monetary, financial
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pusillanimous
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craven, lily-livered
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recumbent
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prone, prostrate, supine, inactive
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stratagem
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ruse, trick, ploy, subterfuge
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