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October 2nd

TermDefinition
Obsess (verb) To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind
Frivolous (adj) Of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously
Promontory (noun) a high point of land extending into water
Residue (noun) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed
Deplore (verb) to feel or express regret or disapproval
Porous (adj) Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
Sustain (v) To support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of
Muster (noun) a list of military personnel; a gathering, accumulation
Prone (adj) lying face down; inclined, likely
Bolster (noun) a long pillow or cushion; a supporting post
Peruse (verb) to read thoroughly and carefully
Staid (adj) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct
Annul (verb) To reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void
Qualm (n) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea
Solicitous (adj) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or something
Ornate (adj) Elaborately decorated; showily spendid
Nonentity (n) A person or thing of no importance
Oust (v) To remove, drive, out of a position or place
Blase (adj) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoying many pleasure; apathetic
Recourse (noun) A person or thing turned so for help or advice, the act of seeking help or preotection
Muster (Verb) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include
Bolster (verb) to support, give a boost to
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