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Unit 2

Vocabulary

TermDefinitionSentence
Annul (V) To cancel or make something legally invalid The judge decided to annul the contract because it was unfair.
Blase (Adj.) Bored because of too much experience; unimpressed After traveling so much, she felt blasé about going on another vacation.
Frivolous (Adj.) Not serious; silly or unimportant Buying expensive shoes just for style can be a frivolous decision.
Nonentity (N) A person of no importance or influence He felt like a nonentity when no one listened to his ideas.
Ornate (Adj.) Highly decorated; fancy and detailed The ornate ceiling had gold designs and beautiful artwork.
Oust (V) To force someone out of a position or place The team voted to oust their leader after the scandal.
Peruse (V) To read or examine carefully Make sure to peruse the instructions before starting the test.
Promontory (N) A high piece of land that sticks out into water The lighthouse stood on a rocky promontory above the ocean.
Recourse (N) A way to solve a problem or get help When the product broke, her only recourse was to call customer service.
Sustain (V) to support, maintain, or keep going Drinking water helps sustain your energy throughout the day.
Obsess (V) To think about something constantly He began to obsess over getting a perfect score.
Residue (N) A small amount left behind There was sticky residue left after removing the label.
Bolster (V) To support or strengthen The teacher used examples to bolster her explanation.
Muster (V/N) To gather or collect; to bring together She tried to muster the courage to speak in front of the class.
Qualm (N) A feeling of doubt, worry, or guilt He had a qualm about cheating on the test.
Staid (Adj.) Serious, calm, and not flashy His staid personality made him seem very professional.
Solicitous (Adj.) Showing care, concern, or attention She was solicitous and checked on her friend when they were sick.
Porous (Adj.) Full of tiny holes; allows liquid or air through The porous rock absorbed water quickly.
Prone (Adj.) Likely to do or experience something He is prone to forgetting his homework.
Deplore (V) To strongly disapprove of something Many people deplore bullying in schools.
 



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