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atrophy (v)
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to weaken from disuse
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troph After the doctor prescribed a week of bed rest, her legs were in a state of atrophy. |
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abate (v)
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to subside; to descrease in intensity
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batre The sailor's only chance of survival through the rough waters ahead was if the storm abated, enabling them to cros safely. |
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porous (adj)
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filled with many holes
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The porous sponge was good for absorbing the sticky soda spilled on the counter. |
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wane (v)
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to grow smaller or less intense
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Each night, the moon seemed to wane further and further and till it dispeared completely. |
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lassitude (n)
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a feeling of weakness
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The chocaholic had a lassitude for dark chocolate in particular. |
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undermine (v)
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to weaken or diminsh something
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The Continental Army tried to undermine the British by using guerilla tactics. |
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obsequious (adj)
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overly submissive (ready to submit)
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sequi Benidict Arnold acted rather obsequiously when he betrayed the Continental Army. |
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attrition (n)
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a wearing away of strength or morale
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The Continental Army was loosing attrition, which worried Washington a great deal. |
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enervate (v)
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to weaken someone's vitality (ability to survive)
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The Revolutionary War,like many other wars, enervated the soldiers, decreasing morale. |
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vulnerable (adj)
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prone to attack or harm
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The AIDS patient was highly vulnerable to viral illness and infection. |
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ebb (v)
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to decrease or decline slowly
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The pieces of pizza on the platter slowly began to ebb into nothing. |
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compliant (adj)
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submissive (ready to submit)
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pli The witness showed an suspicious amount of compliancy to get across his testimony. |
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debilitate (v)
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to sap the strength of
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After a long work out at the gym, Ed felt rather debilitated. |
