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Lesson 4
Lesson 4
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10th Grade
10/10/2009
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Atrophy
 Definition
the wasting of a body organ or tissue
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Bastion
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a fortified place, stronghold
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Concord
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a state of agreement
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Consummate
 Definition
complete or perfect in the highest degree
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disarray
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disorder, confusion
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exigency
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urgency, pressure
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flotsam
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floating debris; homeless
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frenetic
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frenzied
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glean
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to gather bit by bit
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grouse
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a type of game bird
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incarcerate
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to imprison, confine, jail
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incumbent
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obligatory, required
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jocular
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humorous, jesting
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ludicrous
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ridiculous
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mordant
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biting or caustic in thought, manner or style
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nettle
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a prickly or stinging plant
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pecuniary
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consisting of or measured in money
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pusillanimous
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contemptibly cowardly or mean-spirited
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recumbent
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in a reclining position
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stratagem
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a scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent
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