a natural loss of individuals
[uh-trish-uh
n]noun
1325–75; Middle English
"Attrition sets in on Malaysian stocks" - http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2013/10/08/Attrition-sets-in-on-Malaysian-stocks.aspx
This picture shows an attrition of a red person to the group. - http://fmack.s3.amazonaws.com/w/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/network-markting-attrition.jpg2. Circumvent
to avoid
[sur-kuh
m-vent, sur-kuhm-vent]verb
1545–55; < Latin
"Five crazy ways for Obama to circumvent the debt ceiling" - http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/10/08/five-crazy-ways-for-obama-to-circumvent-debt-ceiling/
The man on the right is circumventing the police officers to get into the gated community. - http://www.vipdictionary.com/img/around-circumvent.gif
3. Cohesive
connected
[koh-hee-siv]
adjective
1720-30; Latin
"Few firms have cohesive social media strategy: Study" - http://www.itworldcanada.com/article/few-firms-have-cohesive-social-media-strategy-study/85588#ixzz2hH8lU8ab
This glue is a cohesive and connects two objects to one another. - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/AdhesivesForHouseUse004.jpg4. Grievous
terrible
[gree-vuh
s] adjective
1250–1300; Middle English
"Mother pleads guilty to poisoning 4yo daughter with cancer drugs" - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-09/mother-pleads-guilty-over-poisoning-4yo-with-cancer-drugs/5011460?section=qld
Nine-Eleven is a terrible, grievous event that will forever live in the memories of Americans. - http://media.cagle.com/10/2013/04/17/130399_600.jpg5. Inundate
to flood
[in-uh
n-deyt, -uhn-, in-uhn-deyt]verb
1615–25; < Latin
"Woman rescued as heavy rains inundate S. Indiana" - http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/woman-rescued-as-heavy-rains-inundate-s-Indiana
This picture shows a place that has inundated, or flooded, and the water has destroyed their homes. - http://static3.demotix.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/a_scale_large/2300-9/photos/1375531412-monsoon-rains-inundate-lowlying-areas-in-naundero_2335709.jpg6. Oblivious
not noticing
[uh-bliv-ee-uh
s] adjective
1400–50; late Middle English
"'Completely oblivious' cellphone users didn't see a gunman in their midst" - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/8/4816576/oblivious-cellphone-users-didnt-see-gunman-says-sf-attorney
This man is oblivious to his surroundings and doesn't notice that he is about to walk into a man hole! - http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Colorful_Cartoon_Oblivious_Man_Walking_and_Whistling_Towards_a_Open_Manhole_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_100818-146557-101053.jpg7. Reticent
quiet
[ret-uh-shunt]
adjective
1825–35; < Latin
"Reticent Kashish to play chirpy college girl" - http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-15/news-interviews/42080987_1_kashish-singh-punjabi-language-singer-hans-raj-hans
This face is showing that one needs to be reticent, or quiet. - http://s3.amazonaws.com/brainyflix/photos/8412/medium.gif8. Robust
strong and well
[roh-buhst, roh-buhst]
adjective
1540–50; < Latin
"California health insurance enrollment site touts robust activity " - http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enrollment-20131009,0,4948683.story
This picture shows a robust man that is healthy, strong, and well. - http://www.colourbox.com/preview/2826400-889781-strong-athlete-with-muscles-in-cartoon-style-for-sports-design.jpg9. Sanction
grant approval of
[sangk-shuh
n]verb
1555–65; < Latin
"CNIL Announces Sanction Proceedings Against Google Over Unified Privacy Policy" - http://www.bna.com/cnil-announces-sanction-n17179877666/
This seal of approval sanctions different certificates and documents. - http://thespiritualcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Approval.jpg10. Vociferous
loud
[voh-sif-er-uh
s]adjective
1605–15; Latin
"Vociferous equal marriage opponent Nadine Dorries to stand as deputy speaker" - http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/10/04/vociferous-equal-marriage-opponent-nadine-dorries-to-stand-as-deputy-speaker/
Babies are usually vociferous, or loud, and annoying when they cry. - http://s3.amazonaws.com/brainyflix/photos/3109/medium.jpg
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