Attrition
uh-trish-uhn
a natural loss of individuals
noun
1325–75; Middle English < Latin
At the top of the civil service the attrition rate will be even higher.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Attrition

This picture represents the natural loss of individuals.  The sand represents attrition.
http://www.empowernetwork.com/saqibkhan/blog/the-definition-of-attrition-and-how-to-kill-it/

Circumvent
sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent
to avoid
verb
1545–55; Latin
He found a way to circumvent the law.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumvent

If you are on a diet, then you should try to circumvent cake.
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Cohesive
koh-hee-siv
connected
adjective
1720-30; Latin
In order have a cohesive ensemble they must work together and these ideas are carried over into other areas of their lives.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cohesive?s=t

The team formed a cohesive huddle after the game to celebrate their victory.

http://sportstrainingblog.com/sports-psychology/team-cohesion-in-sport

Grievous
gree-vuhs
terrible
adjective
1250–1300; Middle English  < Old French
The members knew that grievous wounds had been opened by the war, and it would

take much time for them to heal.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/grievous?s=t

A funeral is a grievous experience.

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/06/12/the-last-place-you-look-for-new-members/funeral-pastor-2/ 

Inundate
in-uhn-deyt, -uhn-, in-uhn-deyt
to flood
verb
1615–25; LatinFlood waters will inundate much of the valley and many roads.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/inundate?s=t

The water inundated the roadway.



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Oblivious
uh-bliv-ee-uhs
not noticing
adjective
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin
People surge into the shallows, oblivious of the shark danger.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/oblivious

The man was oblivious to the flying baseball bat.

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Reticent
ret-uh-suhnt
quiet
adjective
1825–35; Latin
He's less reticent about discussing his frequent-flier mileage balance, which

presumably exceeds that of his peers.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reticent?s=t 

The green person is being reticent while some other people talk in the corner.

http://www.gotbrainy.com/flashcards/show/10037 

Robust
roh-buhst, roh-buhst
strong and well
adjective
1540–50; Latin
Flavorful ginger, garlic and a medley of spices produce a robust heat, while

also providing an array of health benefits. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/robust?s=t

This man is robust.

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Sanction
sangk-shuhn
to grant approval of
verb
1555–65; Latin
There is no sanction if their parents refuse to take them.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sanction

 

 The man sanctioned the new business project.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sanction 

Vociferous
voh-sif-er-uhs
loud
adjective
1605–15; Latin
The over vociferous anti-drug people have a long history of exaggeration and

lies. 
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vociferous?s=t

The vociferous coach yelled at his team on the field.

http://googlegoop.blogspot.com/2008_05_11_archive.html

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