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Vocab unit 4
Term | Definition |
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annul | o reduce to nothing |
blase | indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures;apathetic |
bolster | o support, give a boost too. |
deplore | o feel or express regret or disapproval |
frivolous | of the little importance, not worthy of serious attention |
musters | o bring together for service or battle |
nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
ornate | elaborately decorated; showily splendid |
out | to remove |
peruse | o read thoroughly and carefully |
promontory | a high point of extending into water |
prone | lying face down |
qualm | a pang of conscience |
solicitous | showing concern or care |
staid | serious dignified |
sustain | to support |
addendum | a thing that is added |
aghast | filled with amazement |
apparition | a ghost or ghostly figure |
assert | to declare state as truth |
epitaph | a brief statement written on a tomb or gravestone |
ethical | having to do with morals |
facetious | humorous, no ,meant seriously |
intrigue | crafty dealing |
plausible | appearing true |
plebeian | common |
prodigal | wasteful extravagant |
proxmity | nearness |
pulverize | to grind to a powder or dust |
volatilize | highly changeable |
anguish | great mental suffering |
articulate | to pronounce distinctly |
bask | to be in |
finesse | delicate skill |
flaunt | to wear or flutter showily |
genial | cordial |
instill | to add gradually |
ostracize | to exclude from a group |
premonition | forewarning or foreboding of future events |
resolute | bold determined |
retenive | able to hold |