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  1. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  2. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  3. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  4. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  5. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  6. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  7. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  8. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  9. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  10. grouse
    popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs
  11. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  12. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  13. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  14. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  15. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  16. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  17. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  18. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  19. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  20. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
Created on 九月 12, 2011 (updated 九月 19, 2011)

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