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Vocab 4

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annul To reduce to nothing To make ineffective or inoperative To declare legally invalid or void verb Synonyms- Cancel, Abolish, Invalidate, Nullify Antonyms- Validate, Authorize, ratify
blase Indifferent Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures Apathetic adjective antonym- Enthusiastic, Passionate, Fervent
bolster verb- To support or give a boost to noun- A long pillow or cushion synonyms- Reinforce, Validate, Strengthen antonyms- Undermine, Weaken, impair
deplore To feel or express regret or disapproval verb synonym- Lament, Bemoan, Be wait antonym- Approve, Commend, Extol
frivolous Of little importance Not worthy of serious attention adjective synonym- Silly, Foolish, Inane, Petty antonym- Serious, Important, Significant
muster To bring together for service or battle To gather or summon To amount to, compromise, include verb synonym- Mobilize, Summon, Gather antonym- Disband, Dismiss, Disperse
nonentity A person or thing of no importance noun synonym- nobody antonym- celebrity
obsess To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind verb synonym- preoccupy antonym- Indifferent, Disinterested, Aloof
ornate Elaborate decorated Showily splendid adjective synonyms- Fancy, Flashy, Embellished antonyms- Plain, Stark, austere
oust To remove, drive out of a position or place verb synonym- Expel, eject antonym- Admit, Welcome
peruse To read through thoroughly and carefully verb synonym- Study, Pore over, Scrutinize
porous Full of tiny holes Air or water is able to pass through adjective synonym- Leaky, permeable antonym- Airtight, Impermeable
promontory A high point of land extending into water noun antonym- Cliff, Jetty, Outcrop
prone Lying face down Inclined Likely adjective synonym- Liable, Susceptible, Predisposed antonym- Unlikely, Standing up right
qualm A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt A feeling of faintness and nausea noun- synonym- Regret, Second thought, Reservation
recourse A person or thing turned to for help or advice The act of seeking help or protection noun synonym- Redress, Remedy, Resource, option antonym- Blockage, Obstruction, stop
residue A remainder, which remains when a part has been used up or removed noun synonym- Remnant, Remains, Leavings
solicitous Showing concern or care Fearful or anxious about someone or something adjective synonyms- Concerned, Mindful, Attentive antonyms- Unconcerned, Indifferent, Apathetic
staid Serious and dignified Quiet or subdued in character or conduct noun synonym- Grave, Solemn, Sober, Prim antonym- Unconventional, Giddy, Playful
sustain To support, nourish, keep off, to suffer, undergo, to bear up under, withstand verb synonym- Foster, Uphold antonym- Discontinue, Stop, Hinder
Created by: Katelyn Turzer
 

 



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