click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
4-1 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| annul | to reduce to nothing / invalidate |
| blase' | indifferent , bored as a result if having enjoyed many pleasures |
| bolster | to support,give a boost to, a long pillow or cushion |
| deplore | to feel express regret or disapproval |
| frivolous | of little importace , not worthy of serious attention |
| muster | to bring together for service or battle ; to gather or to gather or to summon to ammount to |
| nonentity | a person or thing of no importance |
| obsess | to trouble or haunt , or fill the mind |
| ornate | elaborately decorated |
| oust | to remove , drive out of position or place |
| persue | to read throughly and carefully |
| porous | full of tiny holes : able to be penetrated by air or water |
| promontry | a high point of land extending into water |
| prone | lying face down : inclined , likely |
| qualm | a pang of conscience , uneasiness, misgiving or doubt . a feeling or nausea |
| recourse | a person or thing turned to for help or advice |
| residue | a remainder |
| solicites | showing care or concern |
| staid | serious and dignified |
| sustain | to support or nourish |