vocab blog 8

attrition- a natural loss of individuals
(e-trish'en)
noun
This word was created in 1540.

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http://www.growthsourceinc.com/Articles/ChallengeofRetainingTopTalent.pdf
Circumvent-to avoid
(sur'kem-vent)
verb
This word was created in 1534.


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cohesive- connected
(ko-hes'iv)
adjective
This words' history is unknown.

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Grievous- terrible
(grev'es)
adjective
This word was made in the late 13th century.

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http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/9/26/4773772/joe-warren-details-grievous-doctors-error-that-caused-his-withdrawal
inundate- to flood

(in'un-dat)
verb

This word was created in 1630.

http://news.yahoo.com/floods-inundate-quarter-thailands-provinces-warnings-issued-060619936.html
http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2013/jul/09/canada-flooding
oblivious-not noticing
(e-bliv'e-es)
adjective
This word was made in the 15th century.

http://www.canstockphoto.com/images-photos/oblivious.html#file_view.php?id=3260267
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/8/4816576/oblivious-cellphone-users-didnt-see-gunman-says-sf-attorney
reticent-quiet
(ret'e-sent)
adjective
This word was made in 1834.

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http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/09/obama_syrian_reticence_may_aid.html
robust- strong and well
(ro-bust')
adjective
This word was made in 1563.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/china-s-growth-still-robust-president-xi-jinping-tells-apec-summit-1.1928240
sanction-to grant approval of
(sangk'shen)
verb
This word was made in 1563.

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http://news.yahoo.com/france-sanction-google-over-privacy-rules-160924015--finance.html
vociferous- loud
(vo-sif'er-es)
adjective
This word was made in 1610.

http://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp12915382.jpg
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/10/04/vociferous-equal-marriage-opponent-nadine-dorries-to-stand-as-deputy-speaker/