| A | B |
| attrition | a gradual natural decrease in number; becoming fewer |
| circumvent | to avoid by going around; to escape from |
| cohesive | sticking or holding togather |
| grievous | causing greif or pain |
| inundate | to cover; overhelming with a large number or amount |
| oblivious | unaware; failing to notice |
| reticent | quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak |
| robust | healthy and strong |
| sanction | to authorize, allow, approve |
| vociferous | noisy; expressing feeling loudly & intensly |