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UNIT 4 VOCAB
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bolster | to support, give a boost |
| deplore | to fell or express regret or disapproval |
| frivolous | of little importance, not serious |
| obsess | to trouble, fill the mind |
| oust | to remove, drive out of position |
| porous | full of tiny holes, penetrable by water or air |
| prone | likely |
| qualm | uneasiness, feeling of doubt |
| residue | a reminder, of what remains |
| staid | serious , quiet |
| annul | to reduce to nothing |
| blase | indifferent, apathetic |
| muster | to bring together for battle, a gathering |
| nonentity | a person or thing of importance |
| ornate | elaborately decorated |
| peruse | to read thoroughly |
| promontory | a high point of land extending out into the water |
| recourse | the act of seeking help or protection |
| solicitous | showing concern, fearful or anxious |
| sustain | to support, nourish |