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

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blase

Indifferent Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures Apathetic adjective antonym- Enthusiastic, Passionate, Fervent

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bolster

verb- To support or give a boost to noun- A long pillow or cushion synonyms- Reinforce, Validate, Strengthen antonyms- Undermine, Weaken, impair

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deplore

To feel or express regret or disapproval verb synonym- Lament, Bemoan, Be wait antonym- Approve, Commend, Extol

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frivolous

Of little importance Not worthy of serious attention adjective synonym- Silly, Foolish, Inane, Petty antonym- Serious, Important, Significant

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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

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nonentity

A person or thing of no importance noun synonym- nobody antonym- celebrity

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obsess

To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind verb synonym- preoccupy antonym- Indifferent, Disinterested, Aloof

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ornate

Elaborate decorated Showily splendid adjective synonyms- Fancy, Flashy, Embellished antonyms- Plain, Stark, austere

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oust

To remove, drive out of a position or place verb synonym- Expel, eject antonym- Admit, Welcome

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peruse

To read through thoroughly and carefully verb synonym- Study, Pore over, Scrutinize

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porous

Full of tiny holes Air or water is able to pass through adjective synonym- Leaky, permeable antonym- Airtight, Impermeable

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promontory

A high point of land extending into water noun antonym- Cliff, Jetty, Outcrop

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prone

Lying face down Inclined Likely adjective synonym- Liable, Susceptible, Predisposed antonym- Unlikely, Standing up right

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qualm

A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt A feeling of faintness and nausea noun- synonym- Regret, Second thought, Reservation

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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

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residue

A remainder, which remains when a part has been used up or removed noun synonym- Remnant, Remains, Leavings

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solicitous

Showing concern or care Fearful or anxious about someone or something adjective synonyms- Concerned, Mindful, Attentive antonyms- Unconcerned, Indifferent, Apathetic

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staid

Serious and dignified Quiet or subdued in character or conduct noun synonym- Grave, Solemn, Sober, Prim antonym- Unconventional, Giddy, Playful

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sustain

To support, nourish, keep off, to suffer, undergo, to bear up under, withstand verb synonym- Foster, Uphold antonym- Discontinue, Stop, Hinder

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