attrition
ə-ˈtri-shən
noun
a natural loss of individuals
Latin
What if doctoral attrition today were as high as 50 percent?
This graph shows how the attrition rate from high school to college has decreased since 1967.
circumvent
ˌsər-kəm-ˈvent
verb
to avoid
Latin
No person shall circumvent a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under this title.
In Disney, Fastpasses are used to circumvent the long lines.
cohesive
kō-ˈhē-siv
adjective
connected
Latin
This RAND evaluation examines Wallace’s “cohesive leadership system” initiative to meld school district and state policies so principals can focus more on improving teaching and learning.
One of water’s properties is that it is cohesive, meaning it forms bonds with itself.
grievous
ˈgrē-vəs
adjective
terrible
Middle English, Latin, Greek
This most grievously wounded soldier involved in a fatal attack outside Kabul in late July returned to the U.S. this week, following two failed attempts to transport the blast victim for fear the flight would kill him.
The loss of Hogan Teem last year was a grievous time for the town of Clayton, and everyone who knew him.
inundate
ˈi-nən-ˌdāt
verb
to flood
Latin
Kate Middleton may be inundated with advice after Mumsnet has asked parents to share their tips with her when the Royal baby arrives.
This road in southern Wales was inundated by a huge rainstorm.
oblivious
ə-ˈbli-vē-əs
adjective
not noticing
Middle English, Anglo-French, Latin
Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker says America has been oblivious to the war.
This man is oblivious to the hole in his hot air balloon.
reticent
ˈre-tə-sənt
adjective
quiet
Latin
That was Barack Obama, the president who is usually pretty reticent about associating himself too closely with those kinds of sentiments.
Reticent people are quiet and reserved.
robust
rō-ˈbəst
adjective
strong and well
Latin
Robust programming, also called bomb-proof programming, is a style of programming that prevents abnormal termination or unexpected actions.
Football players have to be robust to do their job well.
sanction
ˈsaŋ(k)-shən
verb
to grant approval
Middle French, Latin
Sanction signifies primarily the authoritative act whereby the legislator sanctions a law, i.e. gives it value and binding force for its subjects.
Sanction means to approve.
vociferous
vō-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs
adjective
loud
Latin
Chuck Hagel's vociferous criticism of the Bush administration has not been forgotten by his former GOP senate colleagues.
When babies cry it is usually vociferous.
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