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Attrition - Blithe

Terms in this set (20)

Attrition (n)
Gradual wearing away, weakening, or loss; a natural or expected decrease in numbers or size
Infintesimal (adj)
Very, very, very small; infinitely small

Because she had failed every single test, her chance of getting an B in the class was infinitesimal.
Congenial (adj)
Agreeably suitable; pleasant

Everyone wanted to be friends with her because she was congenial and fun to be around.
Microcosm (n)
The world in miniature

She got an A on her project was a microcosm of her neighborhood, due to her attention to detail.
Assimilate (v)
To take in; to absorb; to learn thoroughly

Because of her congenial personality, she assimilated quickly into her new school.
Aloof (adj)
Uninvolved; standing off; keeping one's distance
Proximity (n)
Nearness
Volition (n)
Will; conscious choice
Circumvent (v)
To get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way
Maudlin (adj)
Silly and overly sentimental
Transgress (v)
To violate (a law)
Pernicious (adj)
Deadly; extremely evil
Placate (v)
To pacify; to appease; to soothe
Vociferous (adj)
Loud; noisy
Ephemeral (adj)
Lasting a very short time
Coalesce (v)
To come together as one; to fuse; to unite
Coerce (v)
To force someone to do or not to do something
Fortuitous (adj)
Accidental; occurring by chance
Wanton (adj)
Malicious; unjustifiable; unprovoked; egregious
Blithe (adj)
Carefree; cheerful
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