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Vocab unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |