Vocab 4 Word Scramble
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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 |
| blase | Indifferent Bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures Apathetic adjective antonym- Enthusiastic, Passionate, Fervent |
| bolster | verb- To support or give a boost to noun- A long pillow or cushion synonyms- Reinforce, Validate, Strengthen antonyms- Undermine, Weaken, impair |
| deplore | To feel or express regret or disapproval verb synonym- Lament, Bemoan, Be wait antonym- Approve, Commend, Extol |
| frivolous | Of little importance Not worthy of serious attention adjective synonym- Silly, Foolish, Inane, Petty antonym- Serious, Important, Significant |
| 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 |
| nonentity | A person or thing of no importance noun synonym- nobody antonym- celebrity |
| obsess | To trouble, haunt, or fill the mind verb synonym- preoccupy antonym- Indifferent, Disinterested, Aloof |
| ornate | Elaborate decorated Showily splendid adjective synonyms- Fancy, Flashy, Embellished antonyms- Plain, Stark, austere |
| oust | To remove, drive out of a position or place verb synonym- Expel, eject antonym- Admit, Welcome |
| peruse | To read through thoroughly and carefully verb synonym- Study, Pore over, Scrutinize |
| porous | Full of tiny holes Air or water is able to pass through adjective synonym- Leaky, permeable antonym- Airtight, Impermeable |
| promontory | A high point of land extending into water noun antonym- Cliff, Jetty, Outcrop |
| prone | Lying face down Inclined Likely adjective synonym- Liable, Susceptible, Predisposed antonym- Unlikely, Standing up right |
| qualm | A pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt A feeling of faintness and nausea noun- synonym- Regret, Second thought, Reservation |
| 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 |
| residue | A remainder, which remains when a part has been used up or removed noun synonym- Remnant, Remains, Leavings |
| solicitous | Showing concern or care Fearful or anxious about someone or something adjective synonyms- Concerned, Mindful, Attentive antonyms- Unconcerned, Indifferent, Apathetic |
| staid | Serious and dignified Quiet or subdued in character or conduct noun synonym- Grave, Solemn, Sober, Prim antonym- Unconventional, Giddy, Playful |
| 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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Katelyn Turzer